Today in Tatarstan the skies over Kazan and Nizhnekamsk were temporarily closed to flights due to the threat of an air attack. The airports in these cities suspended the departure and arrival of aircraft, which led to the delay of several flights, both departing and arriving.

According to preliminary data voiced by Baza sources in Tatarstan, an unmanned aerial vehicle was shot down. Emergency services are at the scene, assessing the situation and taking the necessary measures to ensure safety.

“A drone was allegedly shot down over the village of Verkhniy Uslon in Tatarstan - local residents report this. The settlement is 25 kilometers from Kazan International Airport. Today at 7:30 it was closed for the reception and departure of aircraft to ensure safety.”, - provides information from "Mash".

The flight restrictions came as a surprise to passengers and airlines, causing flight delays and diversions.

What exactly the unmanned aerial vehicle attacked and how the latter managed to overcome a distance of over a thousand kilometers has not yet been clarified. However, Ukrainian drones have previously attacked targets in Yelabuga.