Airports in Moscow Paralysis: Travelers Sleep on Ground
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Ukraine Launches major Drone attack on Russia, Disrupting Travel and Targeting Industrial Sites
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Overview
On December 10-11, 2023, Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack targeting multiple locations across Russia, including Moscow and the Veliky Novgorod region. The attacks caused meaningful disruption, particularly to air travel in the Moscow area, and reportedly damaged an industrial facility near the Estonian border.
Moscow Airport Disruptions and Civilian Impact
the drone attack on Moscow led to the temporary suspension of operations at all major airports in the capital. Visegrád 24 reported that all flights were diverted to St. Petersburg. Passengers were stranded at airports, with some forced to spend the night inside the terminals. Exilenova+ and SHOT shared images and videos showing people falling asleep on benches and mats while waiting for flights to resume.
Attack on Akron Fertilizer Plant Near Estonia
According to astra, Ukrainian forces also targeted the Akron special fertilizer plant in Veliky Novgorod, a city approximately 200 km (124 miles) from the Estonian border. Reports indicate a series of explosions occurred at the facility, followed by a large fire. The Akron plant is a significant producer of nitrogen fertilizers.
Reported Drone interceptions
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have intercepted and destroyed 287 Ukrainian drones during the overnight attack. The attack reportedly began at 9:00 PM Central European Time on December 10th and continued until 5:00 AM on December 11th.Self-reliant verification of these figures is currently unavailable.
Background: Akron Group
Akron Group is one of the leading mineral fertilizer producers in Russia and Eastern Europe. The company produces a wide range of nitrogen and complex fertilizers, and also industrial products. The veliky Novgorod plant is a key facility within