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Air transportation at Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports has come to a halt.

Moscow's Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports have temporarily halted flights.

Airports Domodedovo and Zhukovsky temporarily halts operations
Airports Domodedovo and Zhukovsky temporarily halts operations

Air transportation at Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports has come to a halt.

In a recent announcement, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) has imposed temporary restrictions on the acceptance and departure of aircraft at Moscow's Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports, citing safety concerns due to "external interference." The specific cause of these halts remains unspecified.

The decision was made by Rosaviatsiya representative Artem Korenyako, who emphasised that these restrictions are necessary to ensure flight safety. This move comes in response to the increasing drone threats, with recent attacks allegedly from Ukraine causing significant disruptions to air traffic across multiple airports.

Russia's air defense units have been actively engaging with drones, destroying several over Russian territory. Airports are also adjusting operations to manage congestion and ensure passenger safety, with measures such as increasing shift capacity and restricting access to certain areas to speed up boarding and baggage handling processes.

It is important to note that these temporary halts do not affect all Moscow airports. Sheremetyevo and Pulkovo, the primary airports in Moscow and St. Petersburg respectively, have been impacted by similar disruptions. However, operations at Vnukovo and the less frequented Zhukovsky airport have not been detailed in the recent disruptions.

Rosaviatsiya has not specified a duration for these temporary halts. The news is being reported on various news sources, including a Telegram channel. Readers are encouraged to subscribe to these sources for updates on events.

In light of increasing drone threats and recent attacks allegedly from Ukraine, Rosaviatsiya's representative, Artem Korenyako, has imposed temporary restrictions on certain Moscow airports for ensuring flight safety – a decision that appears to be part of a broader trend of general-news politics affecting air travel. Russia's air defense units have been actively engaging with drones, destroying several over Russian territory, while airports have been adjusting operations to manage congestion and ensure passenger safety.

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