A massive overnight drone strike at the airports has caused chaos at 22 civilian airports across the western part of Russia and the Volga region, including all four Moscow hubs between October 15 and October 16. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that “we're done” with the energy ceasefire announced by the US President Donald Trump.St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport (LED), Tambov Airport (TBW), Yaroslavl Airport (CEE), Yaroslavl Airport (IAR), Penza Airport (PEZ), and Saratov Airport (GSV) were all temporarily closed. According to Interfax, Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Domodedovo Airport (DME), Vnukovo Airport, and Zhukovsky Airport were completely grounded simultaneously for over five hours, with Domodedovo facing a cumulative seven-hour shutdown.Russian Federal Regulator, between 12:30 am and 3:52 am, Rosaviatsiya announced airspace closed and grounded runways across nine additional cities: Cherepovets, Yaroslavl, Tambov, Penza, Saratov, Nizhny Novgorod, Pskov, Saransk, and Ulyanovsk. By 5:05 am, the restrictions spread to five more regional hubsKazan, Nizhnekamsk, Bugulma, Samara, and Cheboksary.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-invites-katie-zacharia-after-toilet-remark-1792150959539">China responds to Trump's Press Secretary Katie Zacharia after toilet remark: 'Visit China more often'</a>According to Rosaviatsiya, all 22 airports are operational now. Restrictions were lifted first at Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo at 5:06 am local time, followed by Domodedovo and Zhukovsky at 5:43 am. In St. Petersburg, Pulkovo Airport (LED) cleared its restrictions and resumed full flights by roughly 9:00 am local time. Though residual delays and chaos continue. Over 200 flights were actively cancelled or postponed, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.On October 16, 2026, TASS declared that the Russian Defence Ministry had confirmed that Ukraine launched 644 drones, with 57 of them heading directly towards Moscow.&nbsp;

Ukraine reportedly launched 644 drones at Russia, disrupting operations at 22 airports, including all four Moscow hubs, and stranding thousands of passengers.

A massive overnight drone strike at the airports has caused chaos at 22 civilian airports across the western part of Russia and the Volga region, including all four Moscow hubs between October 15 and October 16. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that “we're done” with the energy ceasefire announced by the US President Donald Trump. St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport (LED), Tambov Airport (TBW), Yaroslavl Airport (CEE), Yaroslavl Airport (IAR), Penza Airport (PEZ), and Saratov Airport (GSV) were all temporarily closed. According to Interfax, Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Domodedovo Airport (DME), Vnukovo Airport, and Zhukovsky Airport were completely grounded simultaneously for over five hours, with Domodedovo facing a cumulative seven-hour shutdown. Russian Federal Regulator, between 12:30 am and 3:52 am, Rosaviatsiya announced airspace closed and grounded runways across nine additional cities: Cherepovets, Yaroslavl, Tambov, Penza, Saratov, Nizhny Novgorod, Pskov, Saransk, and Ulyanovsk. By 5:05 am, the restrictions spread to five more regional hubsKazan, Nizhnekamsk, Bugulma, Samara, and Cheboksary. Also Read: China responds to Trump's Press Secretary Katie Zacharia after toilet remark: 'Visit China more often' According to Rosaviatsiya, all 22 airports are operational now. Restrictions were lifted first at Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo at 5:06 am local time, followed by Domodedovo and Zhukovsky at 5:43 am. In St. Petersburg, Pulkovo Airport (LED) cleared its restrictions and resumed full flights by roughly 9:00 am local time. Though residual delays and chaos continue. Over 200 flights were actively cancelled or postponed, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. On October 16, 2026, TASS declared that the Russian Defence Ministry had confirmed that Ukraine launched 644 drones, with 57 of them heading directly towards Moscow.

Ukraine reportedly launched 644 drones at Russia, disrupting operations at 22 airports, including all four Moscow hubs, and stranding thousands of passengers.

Ukraine drone strike disrupts 22 Russian airports, over 200 flights

The Russia-Ukraine war has witnessed another major escalation after Ukraine carried out an overnight strike on Novorossiysk, a key Russian Black Sea port and naval base.

According to Ukrainian officials, the operation involved missiles, aerial drones and sea drones, targeting Russian air-defence systems and port infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the operation as unique and said it targeted what he called a major remaining stronghold of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.

The attack reportedly damaged several buildings in Novorossiysk, including schools and a college, prompting local authorities to declare a state of emergency.

Russia’s southern Krasnodar region also came under a major drone attack, with the regional governor saying several hundred drones were involved.

Meanwhile, fuel shortages are reportedly emerging in Moscow and surrounding areas, with some petrol stations experiencing shortages. Ukraine has also accused Russia of intensifying strikes on fuel and logistical infrastructure, including petrol stations.

Elsewhere, Ukrainian authorities reported Russian drone attacks in Zaporizhzhia, while Zelenskyy warned that Russia could be preparing for another military mobilisation. Moscow has denied the claim.

Zelenskyy also accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in overnight attacks on Ukraine, including strikes targeting Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia.

Watch the full report for the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, Black Sea naval operations, Russian attacks, Ukrainian drone strikes and the growing military escalation.

Ukraine Strikes Russia’s Black Sea Naval Base as Moscow Intensifies Attacks

The Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate, with both sides exchanging heavy long-range strikes far beyond the front lines.

Ukrainian drone attacks in Russia’s southern regions reportedly killed two people, including an eight-year-old child, while debris damaged buildings in the port city of Novorossiysk. Russian authorities said their air defenses shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones over Russian territory and the Black Sea.

Ukraine, meanwhile, reported that Russian drone and missile strikes killed civilians in Kherson. Ukraine’s Air Force said Russia launched a large wave of missiles and drones targeting areas including the Odesa region and northeastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also warned that Russia could be preparing for a new mobilisation following its September parliamentary elections. Ukrainian authorities say intelligence points to preparations for a potential large-scale recruitment drive, although Russian officials have not confirmed such a plan.

Ukraine Strikes Russia With Hundreds of Drones as Moscow Launches Major Air Assault

Drones from Ukraine hit warehouses of Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, in two southwest cities in overnight attacks, causing injuries to 15 people, according to the company’s founder and regional authorities in the country.It is the second time that Ukraine has attacked the logistics hubs of Wildberries in four days, after strikes on its warehouses in Tambov and Elektrostal on Saturday killed eight people besides causing fire and damage.&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that Ukraine had hit logistics hubs in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions “involved in providing the Russian army with drone components, navigation equipment, and other gear”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/oppn-using-students-as-political-tools-creating-manufactured-sense-of-anger-rajnath-singh-1784716925229">‘Oppn using students as political tools, creating ‘manufactured sense of anger’: Rajnath Singh</a>&nbsp;Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim confirmed the attacks on two logistics centres in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk in the Stavropol region.&nbsp;Wildberries, often described as Russia’s Amazon, is at the heart of Russia’s consumer economy and is one of the country’s biggest employers.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/anti-democratic-conduct-nadda-slams-opposition-over-neet-protest-says-centre-ready-to-talk-as-lok-sabha-adjourns-1784710103629">‘Anti-democratic conduct’: Nadda slams Opposition over NEET protest, says ‘Centre ready to talk’ as Lok Sabha adjourns</a>&nbsp;Social media footage showed a huge plume of smoke rising into the air in Krasnodar.&nbsp;The attacks on Wildberries’ huge warehouses are a part of Ukraine’s recent campaign of deep strikes inside Russia to undermine Moscow’s war effort and bring the conflict home to ordinary Russians by disrupting their lives.&nbsp;Ukraine says it is targeting companies and infrastructure that support the Russian military.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sonam-wangchuk-puts-condition-for-ending-fast-seeks-assurance-of-no-punitive-action-against-protesters-1784724401578">Sonam Wangchuk puts condition for ending fast, seeks assurance of no punitive action against protesters</a>&nbsp;However, the Kremlin has denied that Wildberries handles military supplies. Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s logistics hubs as well as its energy system and power grid.&nbsp;Wildberries started as an online shop reselling apparel from European catalogues. It has since expanded and evolved into a marketplace that includes third-party vendors.Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said sales of goods and services on digital platforms equated to around 8.5% of GDP.

The attacks on Wildberries’ huge warehouses are a part of Ukraine’s campaign of deep strikes inside Russia to undermine Moscow’s war effort and bring the conflict home to ordinary Russians. Ukraine says it is targeting companies and infrastructure that support the Russian military.

Drones from Ukraine hit warehouses of Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, in two southwest cities in overnight attacks, causing injuries to 15 people, according to the company’s founder and regional authorities in the country. It is the second time that Ukraine has attacked the logistics hubs of Wildberries in four days, after strikes on its warehouses in Tambov and Elektrostal on Saturday killed eight people besides causing fire and damage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that Ukraine had hit logistics hubs in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions “involved in providing the Russian army with drone components, navigation equipment, and other gear”. Also Read: ‘Oppn using students as political tools, creating ‘manufactured sense of anger’: Rajnath Singh Wildberries founder Tatyana Kim confirmed the attacks on two logistics centres in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk in the Stavropol region. Wildberries, often described as Russia’s Amazon, is at the heart of Russia’s consumer economy and is one of the country’s biggest employers. Also Read: ‘Anti-democratic conduct’: Nadda slams Opposition over NEET protest, says ‘Centre ready to talk’ as Lok Sabha adjourns Social media footage showed a huge plume of smoke rising into the air in Krasnodar. The attacks on Wildberries’ huge warehouses are a part of Ukraine’s recent campaign of deep strikes inside Russia to undermine Moscow’s war effort and bring the conflict home to ordinary Russians by disrupting their lives. Ukraine says it is targeting companies and infrastructure that support the Russian military. Also Read: Sonam Wangchuk puts condition for ending fast, seeks assurance of no punitive action against protesters However, the Kremlin has denied that Wildberries handles military supplies. Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s logistics hubs as well as its energy system and power grid. Wildberries started as an online shop reselling apparel from European catalogues. It has since expanded and evolved into a marketplace that includes third-party vendors. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said sales of goods and services on digital platforms equated to around 8.5% of GDP.

The attacks on Wildberries’ huge warehouses are a part of Ukraine’s campaign of deep strikes inside Russia to undermine Moscow’s war effort and bring the conflict home to ordinary Russians. Ukraine says it is targeting companies and infrastructure that support the Russian military.