{"id":2431286,"date":"2025-05-06T06:39:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T10:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-launches-drone-attacks-on-russian-airports-in-overnight-attack-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-05-06T06:41:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T10:41:04","slug":"ukraine-launches-drone-attacks-on-russian-airports-in-overnight-attack-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-launches-drone-attacks-on-russian-airports-in-overnight-attack-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian airports in overnight attack &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fukraine-launches-drone-attacks-on-russian-airports-in-overnight-attack-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2431286&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-military-raffling-himalayan-rock-from-crushing-2020-battle-loss-to-india\/\" title=\"Chinese Military Raffling Himalayan Rock from Crushing 2020 Battle Loss to India\">overnight operation<\/a>, Ukraine launched a large-scale <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-explosions-heard-as-air-raid-sirens-sound-off-in-israel-near-nuclear-reactor\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Explosions Heard As Air Raid Sirens Sound Off In Israel Near Nuclear Reactor\">drone attack<\/a> involving over 100 drones across 11 regions of Russia, leading to the temporary closure of several airports around Moscow. The attacks prompted safety measures, resulting in no casualties as the affected airports resumed operations after a few hours. Moscow&#8217;s mayor reported the destruction of around 19 drones before they reached the capital. The incident marks the second consecutive night of drone assaults by Ukraine, coinciding with ongoing discussions for a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >potential peace deal<\/a>, amid claims of attacks from both sides. Notably, world leaders, including China&#8217;s President Xi Jinping, are expected to attend Russia&#8217;s celebrations for the May 9th holiday, commemorating the anniversary of victory in WWII.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian airports in overnight attack<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2114124\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ukraine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ukraine<\/a> launched a large drone attack overnight on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/russia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Russia<\/a> that led to the country closing several airports in and around Moscow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than 100 drones hit targets across 11 regions in Russia on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Four airports in Moscow were forced to close for several hours because of the attacks to ensure the safety of flights, passengers, and airport personnel. No casualties were reported and the airports resumed service later in the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3401636\/trump-cabinet-face-doge-scrutiny-flurry-2026-budget-hearings\/\">Trump&#8217;s Cabinet to face DOGE scrutiny in flurry of budget hearings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3402014\/conservative-leader-fails-to-become-german-chancellor\/\">Conservative leader fails to become German chancellor by six votes in parliament election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3401233\/trump-dolls-austerity-argument-tariffs-may-dangerous-politically\/\">Trump&#8217;s austerity argument on tariffs may be &#8216;dangerous politically&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Sergei Sobyanin, Moscow&rsquo;s mayor, said in a Telegram post that approximately 19 Ukrainian drones that came &ldquo;from different directions&rdquo; were destroyed before reaching the city, BBC reported. Sobyanin <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/c20xqdn04g3o\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> that one of the drones hit a building, causing debris to land on one of Moscow&rsquo;s main highways. Other reports claimed windows of apartment buildings in Moscow had shattered due to the drone attacks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It was the second consecutive night Ukraine had reportedly launched drones into Russia, according to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/05\/06\/europe\/ukraine-drones-moscow-may-9-xi-intl-hnk\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reports<\/a>. On Monday, Russia&rsquo;s defense ministry announced it had shot down 26 Ukrainian drones that were deployed against Russia.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3400295\/ukraine-russia-issue-threats-three-day-ceasefire-proposal-crumbles\/\"><strong>UKRAINE, RUSSIA ISSUE THREATS AS THREE-DAY CEASEFIRE PROPOSAL CRUMBLES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The drone attacks come as Russia launched its own drone attack over the weekend. Both countries are said to be working on a peace deal being brokered by the U.S. but little progress has been made. Russian President Vladimir Putin had proposed a three-day ceasefire for the May 9th holiday, one of Russia&rsquo;s most revered in its culture, celebrating the 80th anniversary of its victory against Germany in the Great Patriotic War &ndash; Russia&rsquo;s term to describe World War II.&nbsp;An extravagant celebration is planned and several world leaders are expected to attend.<\/p>\n<p>China&rsquo;s President Xi Jinping is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/05\/06\/europe\/ukraine-drones-moscow-may-9-xi-intl-hnk\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reportedly<\/a> attending Russia&rsquo;s ceremony. He is expected to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday and participate in the ceremonies. In addition to Xi, Belarus&rsquo;s President Aleksandr Lukashenko, Brazil&rsquo;s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and Vietnam&rsquo;s President To Lam are also expected in attendance, according to CNN.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2114124\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2114124\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ukraine conducts overnight drone strikes on Russian airports, prompting closures. Over 100 drones targeted 11 regions in Russia, affecting four Moscow airports for safety. No injuries were reported, and services resumed later<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2431287,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vladimir-putin-biden-sanctions.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[38843,54682,54681,6991,32076],"class_list":["post-2431286","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-drone-attacks","tag-overnight-attack","tag-russian-airports","tag-ukraine","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vladimir-putin-biden-sanctions.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431286","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2431286"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431286\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2431290,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2431286\/revisions\/2431290"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2431287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2431286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2431286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2431286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}