Russia Suspends Flights 1,800km From Ukraine as Drones Threaten Siberian Oil-Producing Heartland

Russia suspended flights across parts of Siberia after drone threats disrupted aviation 1,800 kilometers from Ukraine, highlighting the conflict’s expanding reach. The affected region contains major oil-producing facilities and transport links that are strategically important to Moscow’s economy. Authorities cited security concerns as they restricted air operations, while officials assessed potential damage and further risks. The disruption demonstrates how long-range attacks and drone activity are complicating civilian travel, energy logistics, and national security far from the front lines and beyond.