Air India Emergency Landing in Russia Strands U.S.-Bound Passengers

A US-bound Air India flight made an emergency landing in Magadan, Russia, after developing a technical issue with one of its engines. The 216 passengers and 16 crew onboard were stranded in the remote town, with the airline making "sincere attempts" to accommodate them in hotels locally. However, passengers were eventually moved to makeshift accommodation. Air India dispatched a plane to pick up the passengers, who were expected to arrive in San Francisco on Thursday. The decision to land in Russia sparked criticism on social media, given the geopolitical tensions over Russian airspace fueled by the war in Ukraine.