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Turkish Airlines flight returns to Istanbul amid Moscow drone attacks
A Turkish Airlines flight, TK407, was forced to return to Istanbul after approaching Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport during a massive Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian capital and surrounding regions.
The Airbus A330-300 had departed Istanbul at 2:22 a.m. local time on Sunday but turned back upon entering Russian airspace. The incident caused significant aviation disruptions, with at least 35 Turkish-operated flights to and from Vnukovo being delayed or cancelled. Additionally, a Pegasus Airlines flight from Dalaman diverted to Saint Petersburg's Pulkovo International Airport.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that Russian air defenses intercepted over 1,600 drones across the country since Saturday, including approximately 450 targeting Moscow. One drone reportedly struck a residential building, though no fatalities were reported. Meanwhile, the Russian Defence Ministry stated that its forces had conducted multiple strikes against Ukrainian defense, energy, and transport infrastructure over the preceding week.
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Moscow · Sergei Sobyanin · Turkish Airlines · Ukraine · Vnukovo International Airport · Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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- [● 4 SOURCES] At least 35 flights operated by Turkish airlines to and from Vnukovo were delayed or cancelled. www.moreto.net · samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 4 SOURCES] Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that Russian air defenses intercepted over 1,600 drones nationwide, with 450 approaching Moscow. www.moreto.net · samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A Pegasus Airlines flight from Dalaman diverted to Saint Petersburg's Pulkovo International Airport. www.moreto.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] Turkish Airlines flight TK407, an Airbus A330-300, returned to Istanbul after departing for Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport. www.moreto.net · samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Russian Defence Ministry reported two massive and five group strikes against Ukrainian defense, energy, and transport infrastructure over one week. samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.socialnews.xyz