Russia air traffic disrupted by UAV security measures

Air traffic in Russia experienced significant disruptions on August 8, 2026, affecting major airports including Moscow's Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, and Domodedovo, as well as Pulkovo in St. Petersburg and Sochi.

Many flights were delayed or canceled due to security measures implemented in response to Ukrainian-origin unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks. The restrictions on airspace and airport operations led to cascading delays across both domestic and international schedules. Multiple airlines, including Aeroflot, Pobeda, Rossiya, Nordwind, Smartavia, and Ural Airlines, were affected by the operational changes.