Restrictions on the use of airspace of Israel and Iran by Russian airlines continue to be in effect until April 17, the Russian Ministry of Transport told TASS.

"Temporary restrictions on the use of airspace of Israel and Iran by Russian airlines continue to be in effect until 02:59 a.m. April 17 (11:59 p.m. GMT April 16)," the ministry said.

Recommendations to suspend ticket sales to flights to and from the UAE are effective until April 16 inclusive, the ministry added.