Distress-signaling Gyumri–Moscow flight lands safely in Makhachkala

A Boeing 737 operating a flight from Gyumri to Moscow has landed safely at Makhachkala Airport after declaring an emergency.

According to Russian media, cited by Report, the aircraft issued a distress signal while en route to Moscow and subsequently began descending. Flight-tracking data indicated that the plane was diverted to Makhachkala.

The aircraft later completed a safe landing at the airport in the Russian city of Makhachkala.