Huge Ukrainian drone strike shuts down all four major Moscow airports with fireball in path

All four major airports in Moscow were forced to shut down following a huge Ukrainian drone strike that left a massive fireball in its path.

Moscow’s mayor Sergei Sobyanin said at least 19 Ukrainian drones flying towards Russia "from different directions" were destroyed before reaching the city. He added: "Some of the debris had landed on one of the key highways into the city," but claimed there were no casualties. It marks the second consecutive night of air strikes on the Russian capital, with aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia confirming the airports were closed for hours "to ensure safety" before re-opening.

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