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The US conducted a military operation in Venezuela, leading to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and causing widespread airspace closures over the Caribbean, resulting in the cancellation of hundreds of flights by US and international airlines, with restrictions expected to remain until the situation stabilizes.
A winter storm with snow and ice caused significant disruptions to air travel and road conditions in New York and New Jersey, leading to numerous flight cancellations, travel advisories, and states of emergency, with the heaviest snow falling overnight and easing by Saturday afternoon.
Brussels and Liege airports in Belgium were temporarily closed due to drone sightings, causing flight disruptions and diversions. The incidents, linked to potential destabilization efforts, follow recent drone sightings over military bases and similar disruptions across Europe. The airports remain closed as authorities investigate the situation.
Germany has deployed a laser-based system near Munich Airport to detect and track unauthorized drones following recent disruptions to air traffic caused by drone sightings, with authorities taking additional measures to ensure safety and investigate the incidents.
Europe is on high alert as Russia denies involvement in drone incidents near Oslo and Copenhagen, which disrupted air traffic; Denmark and Norway investigate potential links, amid broader concerns of Russian escalation in the region.
Three Moscow-area airports experienced temporary shutdowns due to drone attacks as Ukraine continues its offensive to inflict damage on Moscow in retaliation for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The airports halted air traffic for several hours, causing flight cancellations and delays. Similar incidents occurred the day before. Moscow's mayor confirmed that the air defenses shot down drones, with no casualties or severe damage reported. Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the attacks but defended them as fair play in response to the damage caused by Russian rockets and mortars. The war is expected to last a long time, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the US of directing the war for Ukraine by providing weapons and munitions. North Korea is likely to supply Russia with artillery rounds, but it is unlikely to alter the course of the war significantly, according to US General Mark Milley.
Russia claims to have thwarted a coordinated Ukrainian attack on Crimea, with drones also targeting Moscow and causing a fire at an oil depot in southwestern Russia. Ukraine has been launching strikes on Russian military targets in occupied Crimea, while attacks deep inside Russia have also increased. Moscow's mayor confirmed the downing of at least two drones near the capital, disrupting air traffic. The Russian defense ministry reported the destruction of six drones targeting Crimea. Flights were delayed and canceled in Moscow, and an oil depot in southwestern Russia was damaged. There were no immediate comments from Kyiv, and Reuters could not independently verify the reports.
A Ukrainian drone was shot down by Russian air defenses in Moscow, causing damage to a non-residential building and disrupting air traffic at all civilian airports in the Russian capital. There were no casualties reported. This incident follows an increase in drone attacks deep inside Russia, including one over the Kremlin in May. Both Ukraine and Russia deny targeting civilians, but the United States intelligence agencies believe Ukrainian spies or military intelligence were behind the drone strike on the Kremlin. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has caused widespread devastation and strained Russia's relations with the West.
A Ukrainian drone was shot down by Russian air defenses and crashed into a building in central Moscow, causing disruptions to air traffic at all civilian airports in the Russian capital. No casualties were reported, but the incident led to a temporary suspension of flights at four major airports. This comes amid increasing drone attacks on Russian territory, with the Kremlin being targeted in May. Both Ukraine and Russia deny targeting civilians in the ongoing conflict.