Temporary restrictions have been introduced at Nizhnekamsk and Izhevsk airports. Airports have stopped receiving and releasing aircraft.

Temporary restrictions have been introduced at Nizhnekamsk and Izhevsk airports

This was announced by the representative of the Federal Air Transport Agency Artem Korenyako on Monday, January 20.

“Temporary restrictions on aircraft arrivals and departures have also been introduced at Nizhnekamsk (Begishevo) airport,” said a publication on the Telegram channel.

At 7:45 Korenyako published a second message, according to which temporary restrictions affected Izhevsk airport.

Restrictions on aircraft arrivals and departures are also introduced at Kazan airport. All measures are being taken to ensure flight safety.

Witnesses earlier reported that several explosions were heard in Kazan. According to preliminary data, air defense forces have been activated. The Shot Telegram channel reported this news on January 20.

The threat of Ukrainian drone attacks was previously declared in North Ossetia. Vladikavkaz airport is closed for aircraft landing and take-off. The head of the republic, Sergei Menyailo, announced this on January 17.