Temporary restrictions were imposed on the arrival and departure of aircraft at Saratov’s Gagarin International Airport; In the regional center and in neighboring Engels, residents heard the howl of a night watchman.
Today, October 31, around 5 o’clock in the urban areas of Saratov and Engels, the siren sounded “Attention everyone!”, the regional General Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations stated that there were no incidents in the center regional.
Head of the Oktyabrsky district of Saratov Igor Molchanov He wrote on his Telegram channel:
“According to the information available, an unscheduled review of the warning systems was carried out, there is no danger. I ask you to stay calm“
But then he deleted his post.
Then the governor’s message appeared. Romana Busargina:
“Information has been received from the Ministry of Defense regarding a possible threat of attack with unmanned aerial vehicles. All emergency services are on high alert. Please stay calm.” – reported.
The press service of the air port reported that “at the moment the air traffic authorities at Gagarin airport have introduced temporary restrictions on the reception and departure of aircraft.”
At the moment, flight departures to Moscow have been delayed by one hour.
It should be noted that there were no warnings about the verification of the alert system; It was last officially reviewed on October 2;