As per reports, temporary flight restrictions have been imposed at Ufa and Chelyabinsk airports, with both airports not accepting and dispatching flights on Saturday (02 May).

• Reports indicate that the restrictions are implemented by Russian aviation authorities (Rosaviatsiya) as a safety measure for flight operations.
• Reportedly, the suspension of operations affects both arrivals and departures, with duration of restrictions currently unspecified.
• Reports suggest that the measures are introduced amid security concerns, including recent air defence activity in the region.