MOSCOW, December 27. /TASS/. Temporary restrictions imposed on three airports in the North Caucasus on Friday have been lifted, Russia's Federal Agency for Air Transport said.

Restrictions on arrivals and departures were lifted at 9:45 a.m. Moscow time (6:45 a.m. GMT) at Vladikavkaz airport, at 10:30 a.m. Moscow time (7:30 a.m. GMT) at Grozny airport, and at 11:00 a.m. Moscow time (8:00 a.m. GMT) at Makhachkala airport.

The agency added that aircraft crews, air traffic controllers, and airport services took all necessary measures to ensure flight safety, which remains the top priority.