Air Collapse in Russia: Cancellation of Hundreds of Flights
For the second day in a row, an air collapse continues in Russia due to restrictions in the airspace, leading to mass flight cancellations in several cities, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, and others. This is reported by the publication 'Glavkom' citing Rosaviatsiya.
According to updated information from Rosaviatsiya, flights at the Ivanovo (South), Kaluga (Grabtsevo), St. Petersburg (Pulkovo), and Tambov (Donskoye) airports are temporarily not operating or being serviced. Approximately 287 flights have been canceled at various airports, not including those that have completely closed.
According to updated data from 'Rosaviatsiya', the following flights have been canceled:
- 171 flights at Moscow's Pulkovo,
- 90 flights at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo,
- 26 flights in Nizhny Novgorod.
Despite Rosaviatsiya's statements about controlling the situation, significant queues with passengers continue to be observed at major airports.
Incident with Drones and Unidentified Attacks
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported the downing of six drones by air defense, which were headed towards the capital. There have also been reports of drone attacks in many regions of Russia, although this information has not been officially confirmed.
Currently, Sheremetyevo Airport near Moscow has become the main point of collapse, with over 170 flights delayed and almost 50 canceled, leading to significant congestion at the airport and a backlog of passengers who were forced to wait under extremely uncomfortable conditions.
Recently, explosions at important military-industrial complex facilities in Russia became known, as well as the destruction and interception of 94 drones, which have become part of the episodes and satellites of the aviation crisis in the country.
The presented data indicates serious problems in the aviation sector of Russia due to restrictions in airspace, as well as the danger of armed attacks using drones. Passenger airlines and military facilities in the country are struggling to maintain normal operations due to these events.