Russian media reported that four planes belonging to the presidential aviation unit 'Russia' circled in the waiting area near Moscow after returning from Turkmenistan. Two of the aircraft were reportedly redirected to St. Petersburg. It is unknown if Putin was on one of them.

The incident occurred as the aircraft were returning from Turkmenistan, with reports suggesting they were rerouted due to a drone attack near the capital. Two of the planes were allegedly diverted to St. Petersburg.