Unusual objects attacked Moscow - airports paralyzed (VIDEO) [Translated from Russian: Moscow was attacked by unusual objects - airports paralyzed (VIDEO)]
In Moscow and the Moscow region, reports have emerged of balloons with suspended objects appearing amid active air defense operations. Airports are paralyzed: over 200 flights delayed, about 100 canceled. A Telegram channel linked to Ukrainian intelligence claimed the start of a campaign to close Russian airspace, but there is no official confirmation of Ukrainian involvement. The nature of the threat and the purpose of the objects remain undisclosed.
In Moscow and the Moscow region, the appearance of balloons with unknown objects suspended from them has been recorded amid active Russian air defense operations. This has led to serious disruptions at the Moscow aviation hub: according to preliminary data, over 200 flights have been delayed and about 100 canceled. A Telegram channel linked to Ukrainian military intelligence published a statement claiming that Ukraine has begun implementing plans to effectively close Russian airspace. However, the article emphasizes that there is no official confirmation of Ukrainian military involvement in the appearance of the balloons. The authors of the publication claim that the start of the operation was delayed for certain reasons, including appeals from international partners, but the specific circumstances are not disclosed. It is noted that, unlike typical drone attacks, this time it is specifically about balloons, the purpose and origin of which are not specified. Previously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned international airlines about growing risks of flights through Russian airspace, citing the use of drones. The article references unconfirmed data and does not disclose the nature of the alleged threat.