Russia Shuts Airport After Mob Creates Chaos Looking For Israelis: Report

Dozens of protesters stormed an airport in Russia's Caucasus republic of Dagestan on Sunday evening looking for Israeli citizens after word spread that a plane was arriving from Israel, local media reported.

Russia Shuts Airport After Mob Creates Chaos Looking For Israelis: Report

Russia's aviation agency closed down Dagestan's main airport Sunday, diverting flights, after a mob stormed it looking for Israeli citizens following reports that a plane from Israel was arriving.

"Following the entry of unknown people into the traffic zone of Makhachkala airport, it has been decided to temporarily close the airport to arriving and departing flights," said Rossavitsia, adding that the security forces had arrived there.

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