Russia extends flight ban to airports in southern, central regions
The temporary restriction of flights to 11 airports in the Russian regions close to the border with Ukraine has been extended until November 21, Sputnik reported on Friday, citing the Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport.
"The regime of temporary flight restrictions at 11 airports in the southern and central parts of Russia has been extended until November 21," the agency said in a statement.
The restrictions apply to Anapa, Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Gelendzhik, Krasnodar, Kursk, Lipetsk, Rostov-on-Don, Simferopol and Elista airports.
Restrictions on flights to airports in the southern and central parts of Russia have been in effect since February 24.