Escalating Drone Attacks Shake Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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.