Putin closes Moscow airspace amid assassination fears, tightens security clampdown

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly shut down parts of Moscow’s airspace as security fears escalate over possible assassination threats, according to Metro. The report says the move comes amid heightened intelligence concerns and growing paranoia inside the Kremlin about potential drone or covert attacks targeting the capital.

Security around key government sites has been dramatically increased, with stricter surveillance, restricted movement, and tighter control of air and transport access across Moscow. Authorities are also believed to be reinforcing protection measures for senior officials as tensions linked to the Ukraine war continue to rise.

The decision reflects a broader pattern of security tightening in Russia’s capital, where recent months have seen repeated disruptions and emergency restrictions during major events.

While officials have not publicly confirmed specific threats, the sweeping restrictions underline Moscow’s increasingly defensive posture as fears over leadership security intensify.