Temporary restrictions have been introduced for the operation of Kazan airport, the Rosaviatsia press service reported on its Telegram channel.
"To ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights, this morning, December 25, temporary restrictions were introduced for the operation of Kazan airport. The airport is temporarily not accepting or sending flights", the statement said.
It is noted that the aircraft crews, air traffic controllers and airport services are taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of flights.
Flights from Istanbul, Almaty and Tomsk, directed to Kazan, have been redirected to a backup airport in Samara.