Aeroflot (MOEX: ) is adjusting its flight schedule due to restrictions imposed today at Krasnodar Airport. Eight flights between Moscow and Krasnodar on December 30 have been canceled. Additional flights have been scheduled for December 31.
Flights SU1114/1115, SU1156/1157, SU1208/1209, and SU1794/1795 have been canceled, the airline specified. Passengers can receive refunds for tickets if they decline to fly on December 31. Service will be provided during the waiting period for flights.
Krasnodar Airport suspended operations from 10:30 to 13:15 Moscow time. The restrictions were introduced to ensure flight safety. According to the Ministry of Defense, four unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down over Krasnodar Krai between 8:00 and 12:00.
During the period of restrictions, four aircraft were diverted to alternate airfields, the Federal Air Transport Agency reported. An Azimuth airline flight from Krasnodar to Tbilisi was canceled, according to information from Krasnodar Airport.
Krasnodar Airport
Krasnodar Airport, officially known as Krasnodar International Airport (Pashkovsky), is a major aviation hub in southern Russia’s Krasnodar Krai. It was originally opened in the 1960s and has since undergone significant modernization, including a major terminal expansion completed in 2007 to accommodate growing traffic. Today, it serves as a key gateway to the popular resorts of the Black Sea coast, including Sochi.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, with a history dating back to its first recorded mention in 1147. It grew from a medieval fortress (the Kremlin) into the political and cultural heart of the Russian state, serving as the capital of the Tsardom of Russia, the Soviet Union, and the modern Russian Federation. Today, it is a major global city renowned for iconic landmarks like Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Moscow Metro.
Krasnodar
Krasnodar is a major city in southern Russia, founded in 1793 as a fortress named Yekaterinodar (“Catherine’s Gift”) in honor of Empress Catherine the Great. It served as the historical and cultural center of the Kuban Cossacks before being renamed Krasnodar (“Red Gift”) in 1920 following the Russian Revolution. Today, it is a vibrant administrative and economic hub for the surrounding agricultural region.
Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the historic capital of Georgia, founded in the 5th century AD by King Vakhtang I Gorgasali, according to legend, after he discovered its famed hot sulfur springs. The city has been a strategic crossroads for centuries, shaped by Persian, Arab, Ottoman, and Russian influences, which is reflected in its diverse architecture. Today, it is a vibrant cultural hub known for its dramatic hillside setting, ancient Narikala Fortress, and the distinctively ornate balconies of its Old Town.
Krasnodar Krai
Krasnodar Krai is a federal subject and historical region in southern Russia, often referred to as Kuban. Its territory, centered on the fertile Kuban River basin, was historically part of the Circassian lands and the Crimean Khanate before being annexed by the Russian Empire in the late 18th century. Today, it is a major agricultural, tourist, and cultural hub, known for its Black Sea resorts like Sochi and its distinct Cossack heritage.
Ministry of Defense
The Ministry of Defense is a key government department responsible for a nation’s military and national security. Its modern form typically emerged in the 19th or 20th centuries, centralizing functions previously handled by separate branches like the army and navy. For example, the UK’s ministry was formally established in 1964, while the US Department of Defense was created in 1947 to unify the armed forces under a single civilian secretary.
Federal Air Transport Agency
Azimuth airline
“Azimuth” is a Russian airline, not a cultural or historical site. Founded in 2017 and based in Rostov-on-Don, it began commercial operations in 2018, focusing on regional flights within Russia and to neighboring countries. Its history is modern, tied to the development of Russia’s regional aviation market in the late 2010s.
