NewsDrone attacks shut down airports in Russia's Murmansk Oblast

Drone attacks shut down airports in Russia's Murmansk Oblast

The governor of Russia's northwestern Murmansk Oblast reported that there was an attack by "hostile drones." The regional authorities decided to close two airports, including the one in Murmansk.

Following an attack by "hostile drones," the airport in Murmansk has been closed.
Following an attack by "hostile drones," the airport in Murmansk has been closed.
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Justyna Lasota-Krawczyk

11 September 2024 14:03

Many of the reports from Russian media or government officials are propaganda. Such information is part of the Russian Federation's information war.

The governor of Murmansk Oblast, Andrey Chibis, reported the drone attack. He appealed on Telegram for people to "understand the temporary restrictions we are forced to implement." He did not provide any details.

According to the Russian Telegram channel Baza, in connection with the attack, the "Carpet" operation was implemented. Flight restrictions are in place throughout the Kola Peninsula, particularly in Murmansk and Apatity.

Foreign drones near the Northern Fleet base

Three unidentified drones were discovered in the Severomorsk area, which also houses the main naval base of the Russian Northern Fleet.

According to Chibis, air defence is operational in the region. However, the Russian Ministry of Defence has not confirmed this.

Simultaneously, the ministry reported that on the morning of 11 September at 11:00 GMT the Russians shot down two drones over Kursk Oblast and another over Belgorod Oblast.

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