A missile threat alert has been introduced in a number of Russian regions, with sirens sounding in major cities. This was reported by Russian social media channels and local authorities, according to UNN.
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The alert is in effect, specifically, in the Republic of Tatarstan, as well as the Samara, Penza, and Sverdlovsk regions, among others.
Air raid sirens have been activated in Kazan.
According to local authorities, the airports in Kazan and Nizhnekamsk are temporarily not accepting or departing flights.
In total, more than a dozen airports in Russia have already been closed due to the aerial threat.