Sun Sep 15 10:05:00 UTC 2024: ## Russian Private Plane Mistaken for Drone, Fired Upon
**Murmansk, Russia** – A private aircraft flying from Apatity Airport near Murmansk to Arkhangelsk was mistakenly identified as a drone and shot at on September 11th. The incident occurred during a temporary flight restriction (TFR) imposed on the airspace around Murmansk and Apatity due to a series of Ukrainian drone attacks.
According to the governor of the region, Andrei Chibis, three drones were shot down during the TFR. The restriction was lifted at approximately 4 p.m. Moscow time. The private plane, one of two that had filed flight plans for the route, was subsequently targeted despite being a legitimate aircraft.
Authorities have not released details regarding the type of aircraft involved or the extent of the damage sustained. This incident highlights the heightened security measures in place around Murmansk following recent drone activity.
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