A series of evacuations took place in the Russian Republic of Tatarstan, including its capital city of Kazan. These measures were taken for the safety of employees of various businesses, Reuters reported, citing Russian state news agencies and local authorities.
The situation also affected air transport in the region. Airports in Kazan and Nizhnekamsk introduced temporary flight restrictions. This decision was announced in a Telegram message by a spokesperson for Rosaviatsia, the aviation regulatory body. The reason for these restrictions is to ensure the safety of all participants.
Social media is abuzz with unconfirmed footage of drones flying over the area, fueling fears. In addition, flights that were originally scheduled to land in Kazan are now being rerouted. These flights route to an alternate airport in Samara. This change was confirmed by the press service of the Kazan airport, TASS and BTA reported.
The situation in Tatarstan is evolving and authorities are taking the necessary precautions to ensure the safety and security of citizens and infrastructure.