Moscow Airports temporarily closed amid drone attacks

New Delhi, May 06: Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a second consecutive overnight drone attack on Moscow, forcing the temporary closure of all four major airports, according to aviation authority Rosaviatsia.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 19 drones were intercepted, with debris falling on a major highway but causing no injuries.

Meanwhile, in Russia’s Kursk region, officials reported power outages in Rylsk after a Ukrainian attack damaged two transformers.

Ukraine earlier claimed it struck a drone command post near Tyotkino. In Sumy, northeastern Ukraine, local authorities urged evacuations near the border.

The developments come as President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire from May 8 to 11 to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II, urging Kyiv to reciprocate.

The Kremlin reiterated its openness to talks without preconditions but warned of retaliation if the ceasefire is violated.