Plane forced to land abruptly in Estonia following attack by Ukrainian drones, according to local press reports
In an unexpected turn of events, a plane flying to St. Petersburg was forced to urgently land at Tallinn Airport in Estonia. The incident, which occurred on a plane that was initially en route from Egypt to Russia, took place at 11 a.m. local time.
According to reports, the landing was prompted by an attack by Ukrainian drones on an unspecified location. Local media highlighted the urgency of the situation, suggesting that the plane's landing was a necessary precaution.
The head of communications and marketing at Tallinn Airport issued a statement regarding the incident. Although the reasons for the temporary closure were not specified in the statement, it did mention that Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg was also temporarily closed.
During its stay at the airport in the Estonian capital, neither the crew nor the passengers were permitted to leave the aircraft. This precautionary measure was likely taken to ensure the safety of all involved, given the nature of the incident.
It's important to note that the attacking Ukrainian drones are controlled by Ukrainian forces. There is no indication that these drones were controlled by any other party. Russian forces also use drones, including kamikaze quadcopters deployed from Orlan reconnaissance drones, with pilots guiding them remotely. However, it's unclear whether these drones were involved in the incident at Tallinn Airport.
This incident serves as a reminder of the complex and evolving geopolitical landscape in the region. As the situation develops, updates will be provided to keep the public informed.
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