Ukrainian drone attacks have turned Russian airports into a nightmare of endless delays, overcrowded terminals, and no information. One traveler recounts a night of chaos.
Meduza · 13 Nov 2026

Ukrainian drone attacks have turned Russian airports into a nightmare of endless delays, overcrowded terminals, and no information. One traveler recounts a night of chaos.

Russian airports have been paralyzed by Ukrainian drone attacks. Russian regions impose “carpet protocols,” suspending all flights, almost every day. This leads to flight cancellations and delays — as a rule, neither passengers nor airport staff can predict how long they will last. People caught in this situation before a flight are left alone with their problems: their plans are disrupted, staff give no clear instructions, and airlines try to save money on compensation.


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