# Aviation disruptions during drone attacks in Russia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aviation-disruptions-during-drone-attacks-in-russia
> Updated: 2026-10-07T23:41:25.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

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 incident caused significant aviation disruptions, with at least 35 Turkish-operated flights to and from Vnukovo being delayed or cancelled. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that Russian air defenses intercepted over 1,600 drones across the country, including approximately 450 targeting Moscow.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Turkish flights diverted from Istanbul to Riyadh

Turkish and AJet flights from Istanbul to Riyadh were diverted back to Turkey following reports of Yemeni drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabian airports.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-flights-diverted-from-istanbul-to-riyadh

### 2026-09-20: Turkish Airlines flight returns to Istanbul amid Moscow drone attacks

A Turkish Airlines flight returned to Istanbul after approaching Moscow during a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack, causing significant flight delays and cancellations in the region.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-airlines-flight-returns-to-istanbul-amid-moscow-drone-attacks

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