Russia closes airspace in Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar, due to drone threat

Russian authorities have shut down flights from 11 airports due to a perceived drone risk

The closures include Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don, Yeysk, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kursk, Simferopol, and airports in Anapa and Gelendzhik

Moscow, 24 February - Russian authorities have closed airports at 11 cities in the south and central part of the country due to potential threats posed by unidentified drones, according to a statement from the Federal Air Transport Agency. The affected airports are Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar, Yeysk, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kursk, Simferopol, and airports in Anapa and Gelendzhik. The ban on takeoffs and landings has lasted for several hours, since the morning of February 24. The exact time when airports will resume normal operation is unknown. The decision was made following a warning from the Russian Ministry of Defense about the presence of unmanned aerial vehicles near the closed airports.

The Ukrainian air force has launched an attack on an oil storage facility in the Russian city of Tuapse. The attack is the latest in a series of airstrikes carried out by Ukraine in recent weeks, and comes after a period of relative calm in the conflict between the two countries. The Tuapse oil storage facility is a major fuel supply hub for the Russian military, and its destruction could have a significant impact on Russia's ability to wage war in Ukraine. The attack is likely to further escalate tensions between the two countries, and could lead to a wider conflict.

The attack on the Tuapse oil storage facility is a reminder that the war in Ukraine is far from over. The conflict has already had a devastating impact on both countries, and it is unclear how it will end. The international community is calling for a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement, but it is unclear if either side is willing to compromise. The war is likely to continue for some time, and it is unclear what the eventual outcome will be.