Drone Strike Grounds Dozens of Southern Russia Airports
A Ukrainian drone struck the Rostov-on-Don air traffic control center, forcing dozens of southern Russia airports to halt operations and leading to hundreds of flight cancellations or delays. About 14,000 passengers were stranded as airlines adjusted schedules and the Transport Ministry coordinated rail transfers for affected travelers. A preliminary aviation-suspension notice was later withdrawn, as drone activity and hostilities persisted across the region.