Russian airports faced significant flight disruptions on July 5th due to reported Ukrainian drone threats. Authorities imposed temporary restrictions, leading to hours-long delays and cancellations at major airports like Moscow's Sheremetyevo and St. Petersburg's Pulkovo. While Ukraine hasn't confirmed involvement, the incidents are part of a broader Ukrainian strategy to disrupt Russian logistics. Authorities reported shooting down drones near St. Petersburg, and numerous delays and cancellations followed a wave of overnight drone attacks across multiple Russian regions. This marks the latest in a series of airport closures attributed to drone threats.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.