Ukrinform Ukrainian Drone Attack Disrupts Southern Russian Airports
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- •A Ukrainian drone hit an air traffic control center in Rostov-on-Don, disrupting air travel.
- •Operations at 13 airports in southern Russia were suspended, affecting 14,000 passengers.
- •The incident occurred amidst a claimed ceasefire, with both sides reporting continued military actions.
On May 8, 2026, a Ukrainian drone struck the air traffic control center in Rostov-on-Don, leading to the suspension of operations at over a dozen airports in southern Russia. The attack resulted in significant delays and cancellations, affecting at least 14,000 passengers. Russian authorities reported that operations were temporarily halted at airports including Astrakhan, Volgograd, and Sochi. The Russian Transportation Ministry confirmed that personnel were safe but that equipment assessments were underway. Concurrently, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have intercepted over 260 Ukrainian drones across various regions. This incident occurred shortly after a ceasefire announced by Russia, which Ukraine dismissed as insincere. The situation remains tense as both sides report ongoing military actions despite the ceasefire.
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