Huge Ukrainian drone strike on Russia causes Putin to SHUT all four major Moscow airports
A HUGE Ukrainian drone strike has forced Russia to shut all four of its major airports in a dramatic show of force against Moscow.
In the second consecutive night of aerial assaults on the capital, Russia's aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia confirmed the airports were closed 'to ensure safety' and only reopened hours later.
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Moscow's mayor Sergei Sobyanin said at least 19 Ukrainian drones were destroyed before reaching the city 'from different directions.'
He added: 'Some of the debris had landed on one of the key highways into the city,' but claimed there were no casualties.
The attack sent shockwaves through the city as unverified reports by Russian military bloggers claimed apartment windows in southern Moscow had been shattered by blasts.
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