Ukrainian drone attacks have turned Russian airports into a nightmare of endless delays, overcrowded terminals, and no information. One traveler recounts a night of chaos.

Ukrainian drone attacks have repeatedly halted flights at Russian airports, leaving passengers facing long, unpredictable delays and little guidance. A traveller’s account of a night at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport shows how these disruptions can overwhelm terminals and leave people to work out their options themselves.

Her flight was first delayed from 1am to 6.30am, then pushed back again to 10am after passengers on a taxiing plane were returned to the terminal. One airport employee was left handling a crowd, while an Aeroflot staff member later directed delayed passengers towards hotel arrangements. Nearby rooms cost 8,000 to 10,000 roubles a night; a 950-rouble food voucher did not cover a hot meal and coffee, and airport lounges were full of people trying to sleep.