"Plans for 'Kover' in the Penza region have been scrapped"

In a recent development, the Penza region has lifted the temporary airspace ban that was implemented earlier. The announcement was made by the regional EMERCOM main department through their Telegram channel.

The ban, known as the 'Cover' plan, was introduced in the Penza region on August 23, with EMERCOM warning of the potential threat from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The reasons for the introduction of the 'Cover' plan and the temporary airspace ban in the Penza region were not specified in the article.

The lifting of the ban is due to Rosaviatsiya lifting restrictions on accepting and releasing aircraft in Penza Airport, allowing normal air traffic to resume. However, it's important to note that the status of the 'Cover' plan and any other potential airspace restrictions remains unclear.

The 'Cover' plan, which involves a closed airspace regime for all aircraft and an order for immediate landing or removal from a specific area of all aircraft or helicopters currently in the air, has been a response to the increased use of UAVs by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the threats to civil aviation in the airspace as a result of the special military operation in Ukraine.

Since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine, Russia has been using the 'Cover' plan more frequently to ensure the safety of its airspace. Despite this, there is no information available regarding the latest reintroduction of the 'Cover' plan in the Penza region.

As a precautionary measure, EMERCOM also warned of the potential restriction of mobile internet access in the Penza region. Military experts have previously suggested ways to protect Russian airports from UAVs, highlighting the ongoing concern and vigilance required in this area.

The cancellation of the closed airspace regime in the Penza region marks a return to normalcy, albeit temporarily, in the region's air traffic. However, the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine and the associated UAV threats continue to pose challenges for airspace management in Russia.