A plane believed to be carrying Vladimir Putin was reportedly unable to land as scheduled after the closure of several Russian airports. The disruption follows a series of drone attacks launched by Ukraine in recent months, which have prompted air travel chaos across the country.
Airport closures disrupt landing
The incident occurred on Friday, Oct 9, 2026, when the aircraft's landing was affected by the shutdown of multiple airports. The closures were reportedly triggered by Ukrainian drone activity, though specific airports were not named in the initial report.
The report, published by Catherine Mackinlay, News Reporter, indicated that the situation is still developing, with more details expected to follow.
Ongoing drone campaign
Ukrainian drone attacks have become a recurring feature in recent months, leading to repeated disruptions of Russian air travel. The closures have forced flight diversions and delays, affecting passengers and operations nationwide.
No further information was immediately available regarding the aircraft's eventual landing or Putin's whereabouts.
