Drone war in Moscow: Air traffic is quiet after Ukrainian attack!

Drone war in Moscow: Air traffic is quiet after Ukrainian attack!

Moskau, Russland - On May 22, 2025, a massive drone attack occurred in Moscow, which was carried out by the Ukrainian armed forces. As a result of this attack, air traffic in the capital was temporarily stopped. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that a total of 105 Ukrainian drones could be destroyed or intercepted, 35, which flew towards Moscow. The Russian aviation authority Rosawijatsija confirmed a flight ban on several airports, including Scheremetjewo, Wnukowo, Domodedowo and Schukowskij. These events led to a recall of travelers and evacuation work by emergency services to remove fallen debris.

Moskau’s Mayor Sergej Sobjanin was concerned about the situation and informed that 23 drones had been intercepted since midnight. He reported on the efforts of the emergency services, which were hindered by fallen debris. Russia's President Vladimir Putin meanwhile decidedly rejected demands for immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Russia is currently checking a fifth of the Ukrainian territory, including the Crimean peninsula in 2014.

international reaction to the attack

The reaction to the increasing tensions is also evident at the political level. Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder described the reconstruction of Ukraine as a central task in Europe and emphasized the need to plan the infrastructure in such a way that it withstands crises and times of war. At a conference in Leipzig, transport ministers from around 70 states advise on the security guarantees of global supply chains and the reconstruction of Ukraine. Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer also addressed the split society in the discussion about Ukraine aids and criticized the stigmatization of different opinions on arms deliveries.

Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits a newly stationed Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania, which is permanently placed there to protect the NATO east flank with around 5000 soldiers. These military measures are in the context of ongoing conflicts, which are additionally fueled by drone attacks such as those documented in Moscow today.

drones in the war

In today's warfare, drones play an increasingly important role. The use of this technology, especially through Ukraine, shows how difficult the defense is for opponents. Security expert Fabian Hinz has determined that existing defense systems can often only offer a short -term solution despite their efficiency, since technological developments require a quick adjustment. The massive use of drones has caused many countries, including Russia, to integrate these technologies more seriously into their military strategies.

Russia uses Iranian Shahed drones that have a range of up to 4000 km. This trend towards a more comprehensive use of drones can also be seen in the production of large numbers of cost -effective drones in Ukraine. The lessons learned here are also important for NATO, because the practical experience of the Ukrainian drone pilots could provide unprecedented insight into modern military strategies.

Developments related to the use of drone and the effects on conventional combat strategies illustrate that we are only at the beginning of the challenges that arise from technological evolution in the military area.