Nizhny Novgorod airport has already received 27 flights heading to Moscow.

      June 18, 2026 11:23 Society Nizhny Novgorod Airport has already received 27 flights heading to Moscow on June 18. Of these, 15 are international, reported the press service of the air harbor. Moscow and the Moscow region were subjected to a mass drone attack on the night of June 18. As a result, local airports did not accept flights. As of now, restrictions have been lifted at Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, and Domodedovo. Zhukovsky Airport is still servicing flights in coordination with the relevant authorities. An operational headquarters has been established at Nizhny Novgorod's "Chkalovo" to service all flights. It includes heads of the air harbor services and representatives of airlines. Additional personnel have also been brought in. However, Nizhny Novgorod Airport is currently not accepting or releasing flights. The reason is the same — drone danger. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+