To ensure flight safety, Gelendzhik Airport is operating with restrictions. It is not accepting or dispatching flights.

“Temporary restrictions on the acceptance and dispatch of aircraft have been introduced,” a press service representative stated.

According to available information, two arriving flights are being delayed. A flight from Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg is scheduled to arrive at 11:39, and one from Moscow at 12:52.

The previous evening, three Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were reported over the Black Sea and four over the Azov Sea. Due to the threat from UAVs, restrictions were imposed at Krasnodar Airport. These restrictions were later lifted, and the airport resumed normal operations.

Gelendzhik Airport

Gelendzhik Airport is a regional airport located near the Black Sea resort city of Gelendzhik in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. It was originally built as a military airfield and was later reconstructed and opened for civilian flights in 2010 to serve the popular tourist destination.

Pulkovo Airport

Pulkovo Airport is the main international airport serving Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was originally opened in 1932 and played a critical role as a military airfield during the Siege of Leningrad in World War II. Today, it is a major modern passenger hub, having been significantly expanded and redeveloped for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg is a historic Russian port city founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great, who intended it to be a “window to the West.” It served as the imperial capital of Russia for over two centuries and is renowned for its grand Baroque and Neoclassical architecture, including the Winter Palace and the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. The city’s vast network of canals and ornate bridges has earned it the nickname “Venice of the North.”

Moscow

Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, with a history dating back over 800 years to its founding in 1147. It has served as the political and cultural heart of the Russian state for much of its history, symbolized by iconic sites like the Kremlin and Red Square. These landmarks reflect its significance through various eras, including the Tsardom, the Soviet Union, and the modern Russian Federation.

Black Sea

The Black Sea is a large inland body of water located between Southeastern Europe and Western Asia, serving as a crucial crossroads for trade and cultural exchange for millennia. Historically, its shores were home to ancient Greek colonies and later formed the northern frontier of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Today, it remains a vital maritime region for the six countries that border it.

Azov Sea

The Azov Sea is a shallow sea in Eastern Europe that is connected to the Black Sea by the Strait of Kerch. Historically, it has been a significant waterway for trade and conflict, with ancient Greek colonies on its shores and control later passing to powers like the Khazars, Kievan Rus’, and the Ottoman Empire. In the 18th century, it became part of the Russian Empire after the Azov campaigns.

Krasnodar Airport

Krasnodar International Airport (Pashkovsky) is a major air hub in southern Russia, originally opened in the 1960s. It was significantly redeveloped and renamed in the 2010s, with a new terminal opening in 2017 to handle growing passenger traffic. Today, it serves as a key gateway to the Krasnodar Krai region and the popular resorts of the Black Sea coast.