Nizhny Novgorod airport has imposed restrictions due to the threat of a drone attack.

      April 18, 2026 08:48 Society Restrictions have been reintroduced at Nizhny Novgorod's Chkalov Airport due to the threat of a drone attack. According to Rosaviatsiya, on the morning of April 18, the air harbor is not accepting or releasing flights. Passengers are advised to monitor the online display on the airport's website. All changes to the schedule are reflected there. Currently, four flights are delayed. One is for departure (an evening flight to Kaliningrad), and three are for arrival (from Yekaterinburg, Moscow, and St. Petersburg). Recall that on the night of April 5, air defense forces repelled an attack by 30 enemy drones over the industrial zone of the Kstovo district. On April 3, enemy drones were shot down over Nizhny Novgorod (Prioksky and Kstovo districts) and over Bor. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has a Telegram channel. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+