Overview
- The Russian embassy in Yemen says many Russian tourists cannot leave Socotra due to newly imposed restrictions on air service.
- Diplomats report round-the-clock coordination with the MFA’s situational-crisis center, EMERCOM, state bodies and Yemeni aviation authorities to identify evacuation routes.
- The mission is collecting data on affected nationals as it explores practical options to resolve the situation.
- Air-travel disruptions are linked to fighting in southern Yemen between the Southern Transitional Council and forces aligned with Presidential Leadership Council leader Rashad al-Alimi.
- The embassy notes that many travelers went to Socotra despite repeated Foreign Ministry advisories against such trips.