Flights suspended at major Moscow airports
AI Summary
On June 18, 2026, Russia and Ukraine escalated military operations on the same day: Russia fired missiles into Kyiv while Ukraine deployed drones against Moscow's oil refinery for the second time in one week. These military strikes coincided with President Zelenskyy's engagement in peace discussions with U.S. President Trump and European leaders. Separately, the United Kingdom announced its largest financial penalty for violations of Russian sanctions imposed since the 2022 invasion.
Progressive: Progressive outlets highlight Ukraine's successful military action, emphasizing the destruction inflicted on Russian oil infrastructure through drone strikes.
Moderate: Centrist outlets frame the day's events as mutual military escalation between both sides, situating the strikes within the context of ongoing peace negotiation efforts.
Conservative: Conservative outlets lead with Russia's missile assault on Kyiv, characterizing it as primary aggression occurring concurrently with peace initiatives.
Flights at all major Moscow airports were temporarily suspended on Thursday after Ukraine launched what Russian officials described as one of the largest drone attacks on the Russian capital in recent years.Russia's aviation agency imposed temporary restrictions on air traffic as air defence systems responded to the attack, Reuters reported.
Moscow's busiest airport, Sheremetyevo, evacuated passengers to safe locations and restricted flight operations during the barrage.
Authorities also reported disruptions at other airports serving the capital.The flight restrictions came as Russian officials said hundreds of Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow and surrounding regions overnight, prompting heightened security measures across the capital. ...
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