The Russian Embassy in Kenya has issued an urgent advisory for its citizens due to escalating Middle East tensions and resulting airspace closures over countries like the UAE and Qatar.

• Russian citizens in Kenya unable to transit are urged to register with the embassy and install the Assistant Abroad App.
• The advisory follows armed aggression by the USA and Israel against Iran, leading to widespread flight disruptions and cancellations affecting over 70 per cent of scheduled flights.
• Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has become a temporary hub for thousands of stranded passengers as airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways are grounded locally.