A ban on helicopter takeoffs and landings at the Peter and Paul… (вертолёт · петропавловский · крепость)
A ban on helicopter takeoffs and landings at the Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg was introduced by Governor Alexander Beglov, effective from July 20, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with exceptions for government, defense, medical, and emergency aviation. The measure is part of enhanced security measures.
Consensus
- A ban on helicopter landings and takeoffs at the Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg was introduced by Governor Alexander Beglov.
- The ban will be effective from July 20, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
- The prohibition applies to all helicopters except those used by federal and municipal authorities, state aviation for defense purposes, search-and-rescue operations, firefighting, emergency medical evacuation, and medical aid delivery.
- The decision was published on the Saint Petersburg city administration's website.
Points of divergence
- The initial version of the decree proposed that the ban would come into effect on June 22, 2026. — kommersant
- The initial version of the decree proposed that the ban would come into effect on June 22, 2026, and also specified that control over enforcement was assigned to Deputy Governors Kirill Polyakov and Igor Potapenko. — fontanka
Coverage (3 sources)
- Helicopter landing and takeoff prohibited at St. Petersburg's Peter and Paul Fortress — Вести
- Helicopter landing prohibited at Peter and Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg — Коммерсантъ
- Helicopter landings in Peter and Paul Fortress banned until the end of the year — Фонтанка