Russian airports in the cities of Kazan, Nizhnekamsk, Izhevsk, and Perm resumed normal operations on Sunday morning after a temporary suspension of flights for civilian safety. The suspension was announced by Rosaviatsia, Russia’s aviation watchdog, which did not provide specific reasons for the halt. However, previous flight disruptions in the region have been linked to the risk of Ukrainian drone strikes.
The four cities, situated east of Moscow, had grounded flights as a precautionary measure. By 11:00 a.m. local time (0800 GMT), the restrictions on flight arrivals and departures were lifted, and normal air traffic resumed.
It is important to note that Kazan’s airport had suspended flights back on December 21 due to a Ukrainian drone attack, which targeted a residential complex and other areas of the city. Thankfully, no casualties were reported from the incident.
This pause in operations follows a pattern of flight disruptions that have occurred in Russia’s airports amid ongoing military tensions in the region. The use of drones has become a significant concern, with military and civilian areas being vulnerable to such attacks.
While the resumption of operations comes as a relief to passengers, the ongoing threat of drone strikes continues to impact air travel and safety in the region. Authorities have not yet clarified whether any further measures will be implemented to safeguard airports in the future.
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