Pskov airport closed amid UAV threat in Russian airspace

Authorities in Russia’s Pskov region have declared a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) threat, leading to the closure of Pskov Airport to both arriving and departing flights.

Governor Mikhail Vedernikov announced the situation on his social media account, warning that the UAV threat could also result in restrictions on communications and internet services, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media. 

He confirmed that Pskov Airport would remain closed until the threat is resolved.

By Sabina Mammadli