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Posted on December 8, 2025
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Russia suspends flights at four airports due to drone attack warnings. Regions like Vladikavkaz and Grozny are affected, with residents advised to stay indoors.
Dec 8 (Reuters) - Several regions in southern and western Russia issued warnings about possible drone attacks, and four southern airports suspended operations over safety concerns early on Tuesday.
Temporary restrictions at the airports in Vladikavkaz, Grozny and Magas affected arriving and departing flights, Russian air transport agency Rosaviatsia said.
Another southern town, Mozdok, home to a military airfield, also closed its airspace, North Ossetia Governor Sergei Menyailo posted in his channel on the Telegram messaging platform.
The leaders of three Russian regions - Voronezh, North Ossetia and Kabardino-Balkaria - said they faced threats of drone attacks.
Residents should take cover inside and stay away from windows, Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev said. They might also experience slower phone and internet connections, the regional officials added.
(Reporting by Maria Tsvetkova; Editing by Jamie Freed)
A drone attack refers to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to conduct strikes or surveillance, often in military contexts, but can also apply to threats against civilian areas.
Airspace closure is a regulatory action taken by authorities to restrict aircraft from entering a specific area, usually for safety reasons, such as military operations or security threats.
A warning alert is a notification issued by authorities to inform the public about potential dangers or threats, prompting them to take precautionary measures.
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