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Operations suspended at 13 Russian airports after drone attack
May 8, 2026
10:53

Operations at 13 airports in southern Russia have been suspended after a Ukrainian drone struck the administrative building of the Air Navigation service, Russian media reported citing the Russian Transport Ministry.
According to the statement, the activities of the regional air traffic control center in Rostov-on-Don were temporarily disrupted following the strike on the administrative building of the “South Air Navigation” branch.
The ministry said the staff of the “South Air Navigation” branch are currently in a safe location.
An assessment of the operational condition of the equipment is now underway.
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