Airports across Russia are introducing updated regulations governing the carriage of power banks, tightening safety requirements for passengers traveling with such devices.

Passengers will now be permitted to carry no more than two power banks on board an aircraft, The Caspian Post reports, citing the Telegram channel Baza.

The new measures align with strengthened international aviation safety standards. As part of the updated procedures, airport security personnel are required to verify the actual capacity of lithium batteries and ensure that it matches the specifications indicated on the device.

Power banks are only allowed in carry-on baggage, and each unit must be properly protected to prevent short-circuiting during transport.

In addition, passengers are no longer allowed to use power banks to charge electronic devices while on board.

Charging the power banks themselves during the flight is also prohibited under the new rules.

The stricter regulations have been introduced in response to a growing number of in-flight incidents involving fires caused by lithium battery devices.

Airport authorities have placed increased responsibility on staff to monitor both the number of batteries passengers carry and their compliance with safety requirements, aiming to reduce potential risks during air travel.