Vladimir Shevchuk and his family arrived at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow to begin their summer vacation in Antalya but found all flights suspended. They spent the night at the airport, waiting for updates, only to learn their flight was rescheduled. Many Russians have faced travel disruptions due to a systematic Ukrainian campaign targeting airspace over Moscow. Although these inconveniences are minor compared to the situation in Ukraine, they signify a new intrusion of the conflict into the lives of ordinary Russians, who have been largely insulated from its direct impacts.
Early on a Monday last week, a Russian family of four arrived at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport for their summer vacation only to find all flights suspended due to drone disruptions.
Passengers like the Shevchuks, who planned their travels for a year, are stuck at the airport after their flights were postponed, highlighting the chaos caused by Ukrainian drone campaigns.
While the inconveniences experienced by stranded travelers are minor compared to the ongoing war in Ukraine, these disruptions signal a new reality for many Russians as the conflict spills into their daily lives.
The relative efficiency of inexpensive Ukrainian drones to destabilize the perceived calm in Moscow is raising awareness among Russians who have largely been unaffected by the war thus far.
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