In the midst of ongoing tensions between Russia and Israel, the Russian aviation authority has issued a ban on nighttime flights over Israel for the next week [3e321f21]. The ban, which prohibits Russian carriers from entering Israeli airspace from 10pm to 4am UTC until August 16, is seen as a significant move by Russia [3e321f21]. The ban comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Iran to exercise restraint and avoid targeting civilians in its attacks on Israel [3e321f21]. Putin's message was delivered through Sergei Shoigu, the secretary of Russia’s security council, in meetings with Iranian officials [3e321f21]. The ban on nighttime flights is expected to be lifted after August 16 [3e321f21].
This ban on nighttime flights over Israel adds another layer to the complex dynamics of the relationship between Russia, Israel, and Iran, and highlights the ongoing tensions in the region [3e321f21].