The key facts
- An Aeroflot plane from Tashkent diverted to Saint Petersburg, a Ural Airlines plane from Samarkand — to Yekaterinburg
- Moscow reported the 'Carpet' regime due to a possible drone attack, with no official confirmation
- Uzbekistan Airways will change routes and schedules for flights on October 17–18 due to restrictions at Vnukovo
Two flights from Uzbekistan diverted to alternate airfields
Two passenger planes that departed from Tashkent and Samarkand for Moscow were unable to land at their destination due to temporary flight restrictions at Moscow airports. According to available information, an Aeroflot plane flying from Tashkent was directed to Saint Petersburg, while a Ural Airlines plane that departed from Samarkand was directed to Yekaterinburg.
Reports of the 'Carpet' regime not officially confirmed
Reports spread in Moscow about the introduction of the 'Carpet' regime due to the threat of a possible drone attack. However, the fact that the airport restrictions are specifically related to drones has not yet been officially confirmed.
Uzbekistan Airways changes routes and schedule
Due to temporary restrictions at Vnukovo International Airport and the delayed arrival of aircraft, Uzbekistan Airways announced that on October 17–18 it will operate some flights on an altered route and schedule.
