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Pulkovo Airport Suspends Flights Amid Drone Threats Near St. Petersburg
Flights Halted for Safety Reasons
Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg temporarily ceased flight arrivals and departures on Saturday at 7:45 a.m. (0445 GMT), according to Rosaviatsia, Russia’s aviation watchdog. The suspension aimed to ensure the safety of civilian aircraft.
While no specific reason for the halt was provided, such measures have been taken in the past when Ukrainian drone strikes posed potential threats in the area.
Drones Intercepted Near Luga Bay
Alexander Drozdenko, governor of the Leningrad region, reported that Russian forces had shot down two drones near Luga Bay in the Gulf of Finland.
Airport Safety Measures in Place
Rosaviatsia stated that all necessary precautions were being implemented to ensure flight safety. Aircraft crews, air traffic controllers, and airport personnel were actively involved in these efforts, and Flight safety was emphasized as the top priority.
The incident reflects ongoing security challenges in regions near the conflict zone and the steps taken to mitigate risks to civilian infrastructure.