More than 210 flights cancelled as Russia suffers airport disruptions

Overnight flight restrictions imposed on October 17 amid drone attacks caused major disruption at Russian airports. In Moscow, 209 flights were cancelled and more than 222 delayed; Sheremetyevo reported 155 cancellations and Vnukovo 50. At Pulkovo in St. Petersburg, 33 flights were cancelled and 92 delayed, with some passengers facing waits exceeding 35 hours. Although restrictions were lifted around 7 a.m., passengers reported poor communication and said they had to pay for food and accommodation themselves.