Ukraine Launches Extensive Drone Attack on Moscow; Airports Temporarily Closed

In the early hours of December 11, 2025, Ukraine initiated a substantial drone attack targeting Moscow and its surrounding regions. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, approximately 287 drones were intercepted across various areas, with around 40 specifically over the Moscow vicinity. The exact impact of the attack remains undetermined; however, it prompted the diversion of flights from all major Moscow airports.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that emergency crews were deployed to manage debris at the sites where drones were neutralized. He confirmed that no casualties or significant damage had been reported. The Russian aviation authority, Rosaviatsia, announced temporary flight restrictions at Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo, and Zhukovsky airports during the incident.

This escalation is part of the ongoing conflict that began in February 2022, with Ukraine increasingly employing drone strikes against Russian infrastructure, including oil refineries and terminals. On the same day, Ukrainian sea drones reportedly disabled a Russian oil-trading tanker in the Black Sea. These maritime attacks have led to a surge in war risk insurance premiums for ships operating in the area, as insurers reassess the heightened risks daily.