Today, November 13, a report was received at Manas Airport regarding the possible presence of an explosive device on board an aircraft arriving from Novosibirsk. According to OJSC Airports of Kyrgyzstan, the S7 Airlines flight landed at 17:24 under normal conditions.
Security Procedures and Evacuation
After landing, the aircraft was moved to a remote stand located at a safe distance from the passenger terminal and other aircraft. All people on board were promptly evacuated. To ensure safety, luggage, carry-on items, and passengers' personal belongings temporarily remained inside the aircraft.
K9 service specialists, using service dogs, are currently conducting a thorough inspection of the aircraft to detect suspicious objects or explosives. Once the K9 inspection is complete, an additional screening of all luggage and carry-on items is planned. If the threat is not confirmed, belongings will be returned to their owners.
Context
The flight operated on the Novosibirsk — Bishkek route. All necessary services are operating at Manas Airport, and the situation is under control.
