Unknown drones hit Moscow: Chaos at airports as Russia scrambles emergency plan
Illustrative photo: Moscow was attacked by unidentified drones on May 21 (Getty Images)
Unidentified drones attacked the Russian capital, Moscow, on Wednesday, May 21. The city announced the Carpet plan, according to Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin and Russian Telegram channels.
According to Sobyanin, Russian air defense repelled an attack by three drones headed for Moscow.
“The defense ministry's air defense forces repelled an attack by three drones flying towards Moscow. Emergency services are working at the site of the wreckage,” he wrote.
Russian Telegram channels report that at least two drones were shot down near Domodedovo. At Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports, the Carpet plan was introduced, which led to delays in departures and arrivals.
“Restrictions were imposed to ensure the safety of civilian aircraft,” federal agency for air transport spokesman Artem Korenyako said.
Moscow under drone attack
On the night of May 6, drones attacked Moscow, the Moscow region, and four regions of the country. The Carpet plan was announced at Moscow airports. On the afternoon of May 6, drones were also spotted flying toward the Russian capital.
The next night, May 7, Moscow was also attacked by drones. At that time, some airports also implemented the Carpet plan. Explosions were heard in the region.
