As Russia approaches its Victory Day celebrations, chaos erupted at major airports due to a series of drone attacks attributed to Ukraine. At least 350 flights were delayed or canceled, impacting approximately 60,000 passengers, including those traveling internationally. Airports in Moscow, Sochi, Kazan, and Kirov were notably affected, with reports of extensive passenger congestion and long waiting periods. The tourism body warned that the delays might trigger further disruptions across the aviation infrastructure, which is already operating at maximum capacity. Travelers are advised to prepare for ongoing challenges amid the heightened tensions.
At least 60,000 passengers had their flights delayed or canceled at airports across Russia as Ukraine unleashed large-scale drone attacks this week, according to a national tourism body.
"This delay will provoke subsequent delays according to the domino principle," the tourism operators' association warned.
Russia's association of tour operators said in a statement on Wednesday that at least 350 flights were affected by the threat of drone strikes.
"The aviation infrastructure is working at its limit," it added.
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