Moscow Airports in Chaos After Drone Attack: Hundreds of Flights Disrupted

Moscow Airports in Chaos After Drone Attack: Turkish Airlines Cancels Flights Moscow, Russia – May 26, 2025 – Moscow's airports plunged into chaos early this morning following a large-scale drone attack. The attack resulted in the temporary closure of several major airports, causing widespread flight disruptions and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Turkish Airlines, one of the many airlines affected, proactively canceled all its flights to Russia. Videos circulating online show extensive lines of frustrated passengers at check-in counters and inside terminals. One passenger, who wished to remain anonymous, stated, "It was absolute mayhem. We were stuck in the terminal for hours with no clear information about when or if our flights would depart." According to reports, approximately 100 drones targeted various regions surrounding Moscow. The resulting air traffic restrictions led to significant delays and cancellations. At Domodedovo Airport alone, 70 flights were delayed, 36 were rerouted, and 10 were canceled. The incident underscores the vulnerability of civilian infrastructure to drone attacks and the potential for widespread disruption to air travel. While authorities work to restore normal operations, the experience serves as a stark reminder of the evolving challenges to aviation security.