Washington DC Police Evacuate Capitol Buildings Due to 'Aircraft Threat'

"The Capitol police are tracking an aircraft that could potentially pose a threat to the building complex on the Capitol," RIA Novosti reported.

What specific aircraft is in question and what was the reason for the evacuation is not specified.

As noted, the police later said that the evacuation was carried out as a precautionary measure.

“There is no threat to the Capitol.

Additional details will be made public later," the police said.