world
According to Agence France-Presse, the disturbances occurred after a plane coming from Tel Aviv and heading to Moscow stopped in Makhachkala. Upon announcing the arrival of the device, dozens of men stormed the runway and the airport hall.
On Saturday, dozens of people stormed Makhachkala Airport, the capital of the Russian region of Dagestan, and caused some disturbances after they learned of the arrival of a plane coming from Israel.
According to Agence France-Presse, the disturbances occurred after a plane coming from Tel Aviv and heading to Moscow stopped in Makhachkala.
Authorities said the situation was “under control.”
Immediately after the announcement of the arrival of the device, dozens of men stormed the runway and the airport hall, with the intention of examining the passengers’ passports in search of Israeli citizens, and in Dagestan, which belongs to Russia, the majority of the population are Muslims.
Dagestani authorities declared the situation “under control”, but the airport was eventually closed and flights were redirected to other locations.
In a statement, the Israeli government called on Russia to… “Protect all Israeli citizens and all Jews” He said he takes seriously all “attempts to attack Israeli citizens and Jews around the world.”
“Hardcore alcohol maven. Hipster-friendly analyst. Introvert. Devoted social media advocate.”