Drone attacks disrupt flights at 11 Russian airports

On September 4, 2026, flight restrictions were imposed at 11 Russian airports due to drone attacks, causing hundreds of flight delays and cancellations across the country. The affected airports include Magnitogorsk, Ufa, Bugulma, Orenburg, Ulyanovsk, Samara, Krasnodar, Kazan, Moscow, Saratov, and Penza. Major hubs like Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Pulkovo reported widespread schedule changes, with numerous departures and arrivals delayed by several hours. Specific disruptions included delayed flights to Krasnodar, Kazan, and St. Petersburg, as well as cancellations of routes to Sochi and Kaliningrad. Airlines adjusted schedules for both domestic and international destinations as the situation developed.