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Russia Lifts Most Flight Restrictions as Sheremetyevo Resumes Flights After Safety Alert

Officials said the limits ensured flight safety during short, managed disruptions.

Overview

  • Rosaviatsia imposed temporary limits at several airports on December 9 before lifting them at Volgograd, Krasnodar, Kaluga, Kazan, Cheboksary, Vladikavkaz, Grozny, Magas and Nalchik.
  • Sheremetyevo introduced a perimeter airspace restriction after the "kover" signal and later reported it was carrying out flights.
  • The Moscow airport said 14 flights diverted to alternate aerodromes and 16 were canceled during the measures.
  • Aeroflot adjusted its schedule, offering refunds or free re‑issuance for affected tickets and providing passenger care under federal rules.
  • Authorities emphasized that crews, dispatchers and airport services managed diversions to maintain safety, with terminals described as calm.