Ukraine cancels planned AI drone operation against Moscow airports over civilian-casualty concerns
2026-08-20 | UKR | hazard | physical, safety
Our take
The autonomous drone plan for Moscow airports had a codename and a color scheme before it had a green light. It never got one.
The facts
In early 2026, Ukrainian officials planned a large-scale operation using AI-enabled autonomous drones to disrupt Moscow airports, aiming to pressure Russia. The plan, codenamed M&Ms, was halted due to concerns over civilian casualties and leadership changes, preventing potential harm from the AI system's deployment.