Jessica Rawnsley, Jaroslav Lukiv, and Victoria Bourne reported for BBC News that footage of large crowds at Moscow’s airports was shared on Russian social media. According to local officials, at least 60,000 passengers have been stranded at airports across Russia due to a massive Ukrainian drone attack. The Russian Association of tour operators (Ator) stated that 350 flights have been affected in Moscow, St Petersburg, Sochi, and other cities since Tuesday evening. The Russian defense ministry claimed that 524 Ukrainian drones were destroyed in the past 24 hours, with no reported casualties. Ukraine reported that a Russian drone and missile attack killed two people in Kyiv. The situation escalated as a Russian three-day ceasefire was set to begin, ahead of a World War Two victory parade in Moscow on 9 May. US Vice-President JD Vance expressed concern over the situation and called for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine. Flight disruptions were reported at multiple airports, including Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and St Petersburg, among others. The ongoing conflict has also affected international travel plans, with some leaders facing airspace restrictions as they attempt to attend the military parade in Moscow. Jessica Rawnsley, Jaroslav Lukiv & Victoria Bourne
Europa und Ukraine markieren Sieg in Europa Tag am Donnerstag.