Washington - The United States on Tuesday said it is closely monitoring the situation after a San Francisco-bound Air India flight made an emergency landing in Russia. In response to the emergency landing of an Air India flight bound for San Francisco, the United States affirmed its vigilance and commitment to ensuring the safety of its citizens. Flight AI173, originating from Delhi, experienced an engine glitch, prompting its diversion to Magadan, Russia. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, as reported by the Tata Group-owned private carrier.

State Department Deputy Spokesperson, Vedant Patel, addressed the situation during his daily news conference. While unable to confirm the exact number of U.S. citizens on board, Patel acknowledged the likelihood of American passengers being present. He stated, "It was a flight that was bound for the United States. So, it is, of course, likely that there are American citizens on board."

Providing further insights, Patel mentioned Air India's plans to dispatch a replacement aircraft to ensure the continuation of the passengers' journey. He deferred to the airline for any additional details regarding the incident.

With utmost concern for the safety and well-being of all individuals involved, the United States remains actively engaged in monitoring the situation. Updates and necessary actions will be taken in collaboration with relevant authorities to address the incident swiftly and effectively.