Utair plane from Dubai to Moscow issued a distress signal

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17:19; 08 January 2026 year
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The Utair aircraft has issued a distress signal in the air. It is flying from Dubai to Moscow. According to Flightradar data, the aircraft took off from the UAE at 14:48 Moscow time. Currently, it is circling over the Persian Gulf, burning off fuel. The aircraft was scheduled to land at 21:15 at Vnukovo Airport. According to the Base, an emergency situation occurred immediately after takeoff.