In August 2023, Russian airports faced 993 temporary closures due to drone threats, marking a significant disruption in civil aviation. The Kover protocol was activated to safeguard civilian flights, leading to increased cancellations and delays. The impact extended to road transport, with a notable decrease in passenger numbers on major routes.
We’ll perform a deep-dive analysis of all sources and publicly available external materials, then prepare a structured timeline of events, an in-depth report explaining the background and context, and multiple perspectives.