Delays affecting 26 aircrafts at Sochi's airport terminals
Massive Drone Attack Causes Flight Disruptions at Sochi Airport
Sochi Airport is currently at the centre of a major news event in Russia, with numerous flights experiencing delays due to a large-scale drone attack. The attack, which occurred on the night of July 25, also affected airspace over several other Russian airports.
According to the press service of Sochi Airport, a total of 24 flights have been delayed, including 13 departures and 13 arrivals. Among the delayed departures are flights to Chelyabinsk, Yekaterinburg, Novokuznetsk, Perm, Bahrain, and Kurgan. Similarly, delayed arrivals in Sochi include flights from St. Petersburg, Perm, Cheboksary, Surgut, Novokuznetsk, Kurgan, Bahrain, and Istanbul.
The disruption was a direct result of the drone strikes, which led to the implementation of a "Cover" or "Carpet" plan, suspending flights for safety reasons. This plan was enforced at multiple airports, including Sochi, causing a total of around 45 flights to be delayed across these airports.
Passengers at Sochi Airport have been advised to monitor their flight status on the airport's website and to contact their airlines for up-to-date information about their flights. The airport also encourages passengers to remain calm and patient as they await the lifting of the flight restrictions.
The report did not specify the cause of the drone strike on Sochi Airport. However, it is known that air defense forces managed to shoot down 21 drones during the attack. The impact of the drone strike on the overall operations of Sochi Airport is not detailed in the report.
The drone attack in Sochi is considered one of the largest of its kind, and the incident is significant news not just in Russia but around the world. For those who wish to stay informed about the events, it is recommended to join the subscribers of our site's Telegram channel or to subscribe to our site for updates.
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Despite the massive drone attack at Sochi Airport causing flight disruptions, general-news outlets continue to report on the incident, which has spread to several other airports across Russia. This unexpected travel inconvenience has raised concerns about one's lifestyle and safety, with many questioning the future of air travel and security measures in place to prevent such incidents.
