According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Main Center of the… (полёт · воздушный · судно)

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Main Center of the Unified Airspace Management System has established a temporary regime restricting flights for light and ultralight aircraft and civil unmanned aerial vehicles within an altitude range from ground level up to 5,200 meters, with exceptions made for state and experimental aviation.

Consensus

• The restriction applies to light and ultralight aircraft and civilian drones
• The restriction is in effect from June 20, 2026, until further notice
• The restriction covers Moscow, Moscow region, and several neighboring regions
• The restriction is temporary and for safety reasons
• Exemptions are made for state and experimental aircraft
• Regular and charter flights will continue as scheduled

Points of divergence

• The restriction was introduced after 25 drones were shot down near Moscow, with emergency services responding to crash sites — vedomosti
• Restrictions were also applied to airports Vnukovo and Domodedovo starting from the evening of June 16 — vedomosti
• The restriction was introduced after a request from the Ministry of Defense in late May — kommersant

Coverage (4 sources)

• Flight Restrictions Imposed Over Moscow and Nearby Regions — Ведомости
• Rospotrebnadzor prohibits flights of light aircraft at low altitudes over Moscow — Коммерсантъ
• Flights of light and ultra-light aircraft restricted in Central Russia — Вести
• Rosaviation Restricted Flights of Light and Ultra-Light Aircraft in Central Russia — Москва 24