Russian authorities on Thursday closed all four of Moscow's airports, plus a fifth one in a city about 100 miles southwest of the country's capital, citing unspecified safety concerns.

All four of Moscow’s airports were temporarily closed without any reason given, according to Russia’s aviation watchdog. ‘Aircraft crews, air traffic controllers and airport services are taking all necessary measures to ensure flight safety,

Domodedovo airport in Moscow (pictured in 2011) was one of five Russian airports affected by Thursday's shutdown. UPI File Photo Dec. 26 (UPI) --All four of Moscow's airports -- and including another one about 100 miles southwest of the Russian capital ...

Russia's aviation watchdog said on Thursday all four Moscow airports had resumed work after the lifting of temporary restrictions that were introduced to ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights.