Russian authorities have temporarily suspended air traffic at several airports in the Volga and Central regions of European Russia following reports of drone incidents. The decision by Rosaviatsia, the Federal Aviation Agency, comes as concerns grow over the safety of civilian and military aviation operations. The affected cities include Izhevsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Pen, Tambov, and Ulyanovsk.
The move is part of broader efforts to mitigate risks posed by unmanned aerial vehicles. Rosaviatsia has stated that the suspension is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of air traffic and prevent potential collisions. Officials have also called for increased monitoring and regulation of drone activities in the region.
While the incident has not resulted in any reported casualties or major accidents, the disruption of flights has caused delays for passengers and raised concerns about the impact on regional transportation. The Russian government has yet to issue further details on the number of drones involved or the specific nature of the incidents. However, the situation highlights the growing challenge of managing airspace safety in the face of increasing drone usage.