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[^2]\n\nTelegram channel Shot reported that at least 700 Russian tourists are stranded in Africa following the suspension of direct flights by Air Tanzania. [^3]\n\nAir Tanzania became the first airline to suspend flights to Russia after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned during the week of 2026-09-04 that skies over Russia were unsafe. [^4]\n\nAir Tanzania said it will offer full refunds to passengers holding tickets for the suspended Moscow flights. [^5]\n\nRosaviatsiya head Dmitriy Yadrov said on 2026-09-03 that the agency had not received any withdrawal notifications from any foreign airlines, according to Interfax news agency. [^6]\n\nAir Tanzania stated that flights to Moscow will resume on Monday. [^7]\n\nPresident Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Tuesday that Russian airspace has become completely unsafe due to a high volume of drones. [^8]\n\nUkrainian drone attacks caused flight disruptions, cancellations, and delays at Russian airports on the night of Thursday to Friday. [^9]\n\nAir Tanzania confirmed the flight cancellations and recommended that organized tourists contact travel agencies to arrange refunds for round-trip tickets. [^10]\n\nSome Russian tourists learned about the flight cancellations only after arriving at their resorts in Tanzania or just hours before their scheduled departures. 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