Russia bans domestic airlines from flying to or over Israel and Iran as hostilities escalate
Source: Meduza
Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) has issued guidance for domestic airlines “in connection with the sharp escalation of the situation in the Middle East.”
Under the directive, Russian carriers are prohibited from operating flights to airports in Israel and Iran, and from flying through the airspace of Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Iran.
The restrictions, introduced “to ensure flight safety,” will provisionally remain in effect until June 26, 2025.
In the early hours of June 13, Israel carried out strikes on Iran, targeting nuclear infrastructure and ballistic missile production facilities. In response, Iran launched at least 100 drones at Israel.