A Pobeda Airlines flight, DP-593, en route from St. Petersburg to Saratov, was rerouted to Samara on June 4th. The diversion was a decision made by the airline due to unfavorable weather conditions in Saratov.

The “Gagarin” airport in Saratov confirmed the rerouting. Heavy rainfall and strong winds, reported by local media and social media users, impacted the city. There were reports of fallen trees due to the wind.