Pulkovo cancels 21 departures as 11 aircraft divert

Pulkovo airport reported 21 cancelled departures and 11 aircraft diverted to alternate airports.

The airport said that, as of the morning of October 18, 32 flights were delayed by at least two hours.

Pulkovo has reinforced its airport services and expects the schedule to be fully restored within a day. Passengers have been advised to monitor their flight status.