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Flight Carrying Operation Sindoor Delegation 'Circled Mid-Air' After Drone Attack on Moscow

On May 22, 2025, the plane transporting the DMK MP Kanimozhi-led delegation involved in Operation Sindoor was forced to circle above Moscow before eventually landing safely following a drone strike at Domodedovo International Airport.
The delay followed a Ukrainian drone strike targeting Moscow airport, which disrupted air traffic and forced the flight to remain airborne for about 45 minutes.
The delegation consists of seven all-party MPs deputed by the Indian Centre to conduct a five-nation outreach explaining Operation Sindoor launched after the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
Officials including Indian Ambassador Vinay Kumar received the delegation in Moscow where they planned meetings with Russian senators and a press conference to raise awareness on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
The incident exemplifies how the India-led diplomatic outreach continues despite regional tensions and reflects increased uncertainty as Ukraine launches near-daily drone attacks on Moscow.

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Hindustan Times

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India Today

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