In a bold display of military capability, a series of Ukrainian drone attacks forced the shutdown of flights at numerous airports, including all four major airports in Moscow, just days before a significant parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
Ukrainian Drone Assault Disrupts Air Travel Ahead of Moscow's World War II Commemoration
Ukrainian Drone Assault Disrupts Air Travel Ahead of Moscow's World War II Commemoration
As Ukraine gears up for intensified military action, its latest drone strike has caused significant disruptions in Russian airspace.
On the night of May 6, 2025, Russian officials reported drone incursions that prompted air defense activations across 11 regions. Consequently, 13 airports were shut down, halting air travel until flights resumed early Tuesday morning. Ukrainian authorities have not released any statements regarding the drone attacks, leaving the motives for the strikes ambiguous.
In contrast to Ukraine’s proactive measures, Russian forces retaliated with drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Sumy, Kharkiv, and Odesa, resulting in civilian casualties. Russian Ministry of Defense sources confirmed that around 20 international leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, are set to attend the upcoming Red Square parade. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin issued a request for a temporary three-day ceasefire, aimed at ensuring the safety of his guests.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the ceasefire proposal, insisting on a minimum extension of 30 days to ensure meaningful peace. He expressed concerns about the safety of foreign dignitaries attending the spectacle, emphasizing that the brief truce proposal appeared as a political maneuver to calm the international audience rather than a genuine attempt at peace.
In contrast to Ukraine’s proactive measures, Russian forces retaliated with drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Sumy, Kharkiv, and Odesa, resulting in civilian casualties. Russian Ministry of Defense sources confirmed that around 20 international leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, are set to attend the upcoming Red Square parade. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin issued a request for a temporary three-day ceasefire, aimed at ensuring the safety of his guests.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the ceasefire proposal, insisting on a minimum extension of 30 days to ensure meaningful peace. He expressed concerns about the safety of foreign dignitaries attending the spectacle, emphasizing that the brief truce proposal appeared as a political maneuver to calm the international audience rather than a genuine attempt at peace.
