Overview
- Rosaviatsiya imposed and later removed short-term restrictions on flight operations at several regional airports, citing flight safety.
- On January 7, limits were introduced at Vladikavkaz, Grozny and Magas before being lifted, and separate restrictions were lifted at Sochi and Volgograd.
- A private helicopter crashed at Ashatli Park in Perm Krai, killing two people, the regional emergencies service reported.
- Transport prosecutors and the Investigative Committee opened inquiries, with prosecutors saying the flight was unauthorized and releasing video indicating the rotor hit overhead cables during takeoff.
- A Vladivostok–Moscow Aeroflot flight was delayed more than 13 hours for technical reasons, and transport prosecutors said they are monitoring passenger rights.