On the evening of Wednesday, 1 January, a "carpet" regime was declared at the airport of the Russian city of Saransk. The reason is the alleged threat of drones, according to the SHOT Telegram channel.

The airport is closed to all incoming and outgoing flights. "To ensure the safety of civilian aircraft, temporary restrictions have been imposed on the operation of Kazan airport this morning," the Federal Air Transport Agency said.

A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine triggered an air alert across the country on Tuesday morning. However, it wasn't just a difficult morning for Ukrainians; Russians also encountered issues. A drone attack led to the implementation of the "Carpet" plan at several airports in Russia.