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Moscow Airports Shut Down After Drone and Balloon Attacks
RUSSIA, 11 October
By John_Doe
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A view of the Moscow skyline with emergency services on alert following airspace closures.
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The Guardian
All four of Moscow's airports stopped flights as mysterious drones and balloons appeared in the sky.
Chaos hit the skies over Moscow today. All four of the city’s major airports were forced to close. Officials say the shutdown happened because of unidentified drones and balloons spotted in the air. This is a big deal because it shows how vulnerable the Russian capital has become. These incidents come at a time when Ukraine is trying to stop new, jet-powered drones that have been attacking their own cities. Volunteers in Ukraine are working around the clock, acting as eyes and ears on the ground to track these incoming threats. While Moscow dealt with the sudden grounding of planes, the si…