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A US Air Force military transport plane made a rare and unannounced landing in Moscow, with the Kremlin stating it had no knowledge of its purpose. This event occurred amidst new US sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran's economy.
Ukraine launched a mass drone attack on Russia overnight, targeting Moscow again, according to local authorities. Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky airports were temporarily closed.
Flight tracking data confirms a U.S. Air Force military transport plane flew from Latvia to Moscow's Vnukovo airport on August 25.
Moscow's airports are experiencing chaos and paralysis following Ukrainian drone attacks, with hundreds of travelers stranded and sleeping on floors, particularly at Vnukovo Airport.
Russia's Zhukovsky and Domodedovo airports temporarily suspended operations following drone activity, while Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo airports continued to handle flights with coordination from authorities.