The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the interception of 93 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) overnight across various regions of the country, with 60 drones neutralized over the Black Sea. In Sochi`s Adler district, a fire broke out at an oil depot following the fall of drone debris, which has since been promptly extinguished. Damage was also reported in a nearby garage cooperative.
During the night, Russian air defense systems shot down 93 drones, including 60 over the Black Sea. Due to the incident, temporary flight restrictions were imposed at Sochi Airport, leading to delays for over 25 flights; by morning, the number of delayed flights decreased to 16. The impact of UAV debris caused a fire in one of the reservoirs at the oil depot in Adler district, which has now been put out. However, the flames spread to an adjacent reservoir, where the fire is now localized. A fire in a garage cooperative in the same district was also extinguished, damaging five garages. One person was reported injured, but there were no fatalities, and the city`s infrastructure is operating normally.
Local journalist Oleg Smerechinsky, who was assisting with clearing debris, commented on the situation:
He noted that the airport is functioning with limited capacity, accepting flights despite smoke over one of the runways. According to him, civilian infrastructure was significantly affected this time, particularly automotive parts shops on Aviatsionnaya Street, located near the oil depot and car market. Smerechinsky also emphasized that the public responded more responsibly to air raid alerts, and he was not aware of any casualties at the scene.
Separately, as a result of the night`s UAV attack, four people were injured in Voronezh Oblast, with three hospitalized. One private house was destroyed by fire, and several other buildings sustained damage.
Drone attacks have been ongoing since Saturday evening. In the morning, one UAV was shot down in Pskov Oblast, and in Leningrad Oblast, three drones were suppressed by electronic warfare systems. No casualties or destruction have been reported in these regions.
Rupert Blackwood 
Clement Ashworth