Kazan airport has introduced a "Carpet" regime due to the threat of a possible drone attack. The decision has led to delays in departure and arrival flights, while security services and air defense systems have been put on high alert.
According to preliminary data, the reason for the emergency measures was Get in touch about the launch of up to 250 unmanned aerial vehicles from the territory of Ukraine, aimed at Russian regions. Several hours ago, sources reported a mass launch of drones, which raised serious concerns about possible attacks on important infrastructure facilities, including airports.
The "Carpet" mode, used at Russian airports in cases of potential threat, includes a complete suspension of all operations related to departures and arrivals, as well as increased control over the airspace. At the moment, all flights at the Kazan airport are delayed until the circumstances are clarified and the threat is removed.
Information about a possible drone attack has already spread across several regions of Russia and security measures have been strengthened not only in Kazan, but also in other large cities.