87 flights were delayed and canceled at Sochi Airport following the overnight attack. dronesAccording to the SHOT Telegram channel, 45 arriving flights were delayed, one of which was canceled, and the situation with departures was similar: 40 delays and one cancellation. These schedule disruptions were the result of the temporary closure of airspace near the airport due to the threat posed by Ukrainian drones.

Overnight, residents heard explosions over Sochi and nearby Tuapse, indicating air defense systems had shot down enemy aircraft. A "Carpet" plan was implemented at the airport, restricting the entry and exit of aircraft to ensure security.

Overnight, Russian air defense forces destroyed 11 drones over Krasnodar Krai and another 62 over the Black Sea. A total of 251 Ukrainian drones were intercepted across the country, indicating the scale of the attempted air strike. Sochi Airport has resumed operations, but passengers are advised to check the current schedule to avoid further inconvenience.