Moscow airports close as Ukrainian drones target city for second night

Flights temporarily halted as mayor says at least 19 drones approached and apartment building reportedly hit

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Ukrainian drones have targeted Moscow for the second night in a row, forcing temporary airport closures as the Russian capital prepares for a major military parade marking the end of the second world war that is expected to draw world leaders.

The consecutive attacks came before the annual 9 May victory parade, which this year commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union and its allies’ victory over Nazi Germany.