Nine Russian airports are closed for the reception and departure of ships — Rosaviatsia

Temporary restrictions on the reception and departure of aircraft have been introduced at nine airports in the country. This was reported by the press secretary of the Federal Air Transport Agency Artem Korenyako.

Currently, the airports of Penza, Kazan, Kirov (Pobedilovo), Ulyanovsk (Barataevka), Izhevsk, Samara (Kurumoch), Nizhny Novgorod (Strigino), Tambov (Donskoye), Nizhnekamsk (Begishevo) are closed.

"Restrictions are necessary to ensure flight safety," Korenyako writes in his telegram channel.

It is noted that Pulkovo Airport has resumed flight service. Their reception and release is in agreement with the relevant authorities.

We add that later temporary restrictions were introduced at Volgograd airport.