Russia's aviation watchdog said on Thursday all four Moscow airports had resumed work after the lifting of temporary restrictions that were introduced to ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights. "Aircraft crews,

Domodedovo airport in Moscow (pictured in 2011) was one of five Russian airports affected by Thursday's shutdown. UPI File Photo Dec. 26 (UPI) --All four of Moscow's airports -- and including another one about 100 miles southwest of the Russian capital ...

All four of Moscow’s airports have been temporarily closed without any reason given, according to Russia ’s aviation watchdog. ‘Aircraft crews, air traffic controllers and airport services are taking all necessary measures to ensure flight safety,’ the statement from Rosaviatsia said.

"To ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights, temporary restrictions have been introduced on the operation of Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky and Kaluga airports," Rosaviatsiya said on Dec.

In a surprising development, Russia's aviation watchdog, Rosaviatsia, announced the temporary closure of all four Moscow airports. Kaluga, located 160 km (100 miles) southwest of Moscow, is one of the airports affected.

Russia's aviation authority announced the temporary closure of all Moscow airports and the Kaluga airport. The statement did not specify reasons but emphasized that crews and controllers are ensuring flight safety.

All four of Moscow’s airports have been temporarily closed without any reason given, according to Russia’s aviation watchdog. ‘Aircraft crews, air traffic controllers and airport services are taking all necessary measures to ensure flight safety,