Russian Airspace Restriction in Northwestern Cities

Russian authorities closed airports in Murmansk and Apatity, and restricted the use of airspace due to potential or actual Ukrainian drone attacks. Murmansk is particularly significant due to its military airbase.

Russian authorities have taken the decisive step of closing airports in the northwestern cities of Murmansk and Apatity, according to the TASS news agency which cited an anonymous source.

The restrictions on airspace use over these cities are typically enacted in response to the threat of Ukrainian drone attacks. Murmansk holds additional strategic importance as it hosts a military airbase.