Massive Aviation Shutdown Hits Moscow As Russia Grounds Private Pilots And Drones

Source: united24media


Jun 17, 2026 22:42


Starting June 20, authorities in Moscow and several surrounding Russian regions are implementing a broad ban on the operation of light and ultralight aircraft, as well as civilian drones.

The measure, which follows a series of drone strikes, applies to the capital, most of the Moscow region, and parts of the Tver, Yaroslavl, Vladimir, Ryazan, Tula, and Kaluga regions, according to European Pravda on June 17.


The restrictions will remain in place "until further notice," though they do not apply to state or experimental aviation, nor to scheduled commercial passenger flights.

Reports from Russian aviation experts indicate that these regulations will affect approximately one thousand private pilots and disrupt access to dozens of airfields located within the affected zones.

Because light and ultralight aircraft are technically unable to reach altitudes exceeding five kilometers, they are particularly impacted by these airspace closures.

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