The airspace over the Russian metropolis of Saint Petersburg has been closed. An unidentified flying object is said to be the cause of the closure.
The Russian authorities have blocked the airspace over the metropolis of Saint Petersburg. This was announced by the city administration about theirs. Aircraft are therefore not allowed to land or take off at Pulkovo Airport. Flight delays of up to twelve hours are announced. City officials did not provide any further details.
Earlier, the Telegram channel “112” reported that the airport was closed because of an unidentified flying object. On the territory of the airport, the plan entitled “Carpet” will be implemented. This plan stipulates that all aircraft, with the exception of military and rescue aircraft, have to leave the relevant airspace.
200 kilometers closed around Saint Petersburg
It was reported that airspace over the airport was closed within a 200-kilometer radius. The object has not yet been found. The Telegram channel “Baza” reports that fighter jets are in the air. According to channel “112”, two Su-35 and MiG-31 fighters operate in the airspace of Saint Petersburg.
More to come.
Source: Stern
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