Vladimir Putin dismissed transport minister Roman Starovoit following severe disruptions to Russian civilian airspace due to Ukrainian drone raids. Nearly 300 flights were grounded over a weekend, with 485 cancellations reported by Rosaviatsiya. In total, approximately 1,900 flights experienced delays attributed to airspace restrictions in central Russia. Disruptions reportedly cost airlines over 200,000 euros. Ukraine's military has targeted Russian military sites, including a strike on the Borisoglebsk air base, while Russia's air defense reported downing multiple drones, indicating ongoing tensions and hostilities in the region.
Kremlin-controlled outlet Komersant reported that the disruptions cost the airlines over 200,000 euros.
In total, from early morning on Saturday until Monday morning, some 1,900 flights were delayed due to what the agency referred to as "airspace restrictions imposed on airports in central Russia."
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