Flight delays between Kirov and St. Petersburg: Pulkovo operated with restrictions due to UAV attack threats.

      According to the online display at Pobedilovo Airport, the flight from Saint Petersburg to Kirov, which was scheduled to arrive at 20:20, was delayed — the new estimated arrival time in Kirov is 20:45. The departure time of the return flight has also been pushed back: instead of 20:45, the plane to Saint Petersburg is expected to depart at 21:30.

      As reported by Kommersant, this morning at Pulkovo Airport, there were restrictions on aircraft arrivals and departures for approximately one and a half hours. A total of 31 outbound flights were delayed, and nine were canceled. Nine inbound flights were also canceled. The airport's press service stated that all services are operating in a heightened mode to complete the daily flight schedule.

      The disruptions were caused by a drone attack threat. According to Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko, the alarm was sounded at 7:44 Moscow time and was lifted after 3.5 hours. The Russian Defense Ministry clarified that between 8:00 and 8:10, air defense forces shot down three drones over the region. There are no casualties or damage.