OREANDA-NEWS. The Ministry of Transport is ready to take everyone from the south of Russia by trains and buses, TASS reports with reference to the press service of the department.

“In connection with the temporary suspension of airports in the south of the country, the Ministry of Transport of Russia will carry out the prompt removal of all willing citizens of Russia and other states by rail and bus. The available transport resources are sufficient to carry out the planned actions,” the press service said.

The department promised to inform about specific decisions in addition.

Earlier, the Federal Air Transport Agency imposed restrictions on the operation of airports in southern Russia due to a special operation in Ukraine. So, the work of the airports of Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar, Anapa, Gelendzhik, Elista, Stavropol, Belgorod, Bryansk, Orel, Kursk, Voronezh, Simferopol was completely suspended. The restriction will be in effect until 03.45 Moscow time Wednesday, March 2.

We are talking about airports in the following cities: Rostov-on-Don ("Platov"), Krasnodar ("Pashkovsky"), Anapa ("Vityazevo"), Gelendzhik, Elista, Stavropol, Belgorod, Bryansk, Orel, Kursk, Voronezh, Simferopol .

In addition, the Russian aviation authorities strongly recommend that passengers on nearby flights and those who meet them do not come to airports.

“All changes in the schedule of airports and airlines should be clarified on the official websites of airports and airlines, including social networks,” the Federal Air Transport Agency said in a statement.