A Russian airport has reportedly been closed after a group stormed the building and the landing field as a flight from Tel Aviv was due to land.
A Russian airport has reportedly been closed after hundreds of people stormed the building and the landing field as a flight from Tel Aviv, Israel was due to land.
Unverified videos on social media showed some in the crowd on the landing field waving Palestinian flags, protesters attempting to overturn a police car and others checking the passports of passengers who had arrived in Makhachkala.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs for Russia’s North Caucasian Federal District, where Dagestan is located, stated that CCTV footage would be used to establish the identities of those who stormed the airport, and that those involved would be brought to justice."We urge residents of the republic to treat the current situation in the world with understanding.
He wrote on Telegram: "You are mistaken. This issue cannot be resolved in this way. We understand and perceive your indignation very painfully. ... We will solve this issue differently. Not with rallies, but appropriately. Maximum patience and calm for you."
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