[57706] Widespread wave of drone attacks in Russia; flight disruptions and attacks on ports

Wave of drone attacks in Russia and flight disruptions

May 13, 2026, is marked by an escalation in drone warfare. According to reports from Lpr 1, dozens of drone incursions were detected in vast regions of Russia and the Crimean Peninsula, including the Moscow, Kaluga, Yaroslavl, Tula, and Smolensk regions. As a result of security risks, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) authorized the temporary suspension of aircraft traffic at the Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports in Moscow, as well as at airports in Kaluga, Yaroslavl, and Saratov, as reported by СОЛОВЬЁВ (a channel identified with a distinctly pro-Russian stance) and Осторожно, Москва.

At the same time, military activity was reported in Ukraine. The channel Одесса как она есть reported the entry of "up to 20 Shahed drones from the sea towards the port," which led to instructions for residents to enter shelters. However, in the morning hours, the channel Хуевая Одесса published an official announcement regarding the end of the air alert in the region.

In the background, the channel НОВОСТИ 📰 published an evening news summary highlighting the success of the Russian "Sarmat" missile test and Donald Trump's statements that "the fighting in Ukraine is nearing its end." These sources, which present a line consistently supporting the Russian government's narrative, also mentioned the US intention to conduct inspections in biological laboratories in Ukraine.

Conversely, the channel ZN.UA, which presents a critical stance toward Russia, noted that airports in various cities in Russia are returning to routine operations following disruptions caused by the war. The general situation indicates a high level of tension and intensive use of unmanned aerial vehicles on both sides of the conflict.