UK-bound flight diverted deep into Russia: What really happened four hours into the journey?

videosPublished on Aug 16, 2026 12:29 AM ISTSubscribePrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy linkA Hainan Airlines flight from Beijing to Manchester was forced to make an emergency landing in Russia after a reported technical malfunction. The Airbus A330, carrying 230 passengers, diverted to Krasnoyarsk in Siberia, where it landed safely with no injuries or damage reported. Latest Web StoriesView All

UK-bound flight diverted deep into Russia: What really happened four hours into the journey?

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