Flight passengers found seated on the floor, footage from St. Petersburg's Pulkov Airport, as numerous aircraft are delayed
In the heart of St. Petersburg, Pulkovo Airport has been facing unprecedented challenges, with over 60 flights delayed or cancelled due to temporary restrictions on air traffic and the shooting down of six drones.
The disruptions began earlier today, with Governor Alexander Drozdenko reporting a potential threat of drone attacks on his Telegram channel. This threat seems to have materialised, leading to the drones being shot down at the airport.
Passengers have been left waiting, seated on foldable chairs, soft mats, and the floor, as the airport struggles to cope with the situation. Those who have been at the airport for over four hours are being offered food and water, with passengers awaiting flights to Saratov and Kaliningrad receiving additional water.
Rosaviatsiya, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, has announced the restrictions at Pulkovo Airport, but the airline affected by these disruptions remains unspecified. It is believed that the ground staff strikes at Zurich Airport may have indirectly impacted flights at Pulkovo.
Announcements made through the loudspeaker attribute the delays to security measures, but the exact nature of these measures remains unclear. Unfortunately, there is no mother and child room available for use by passengers at this time.
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