Southern Russian Airports Return to Normal After Drone Incident

Russia’s Ministry of Transport announced Wednesday that all airports in the southern part of the country, which had temporarily halted operations earlier in the day, are now running on schedule. According to a statement from the ministry, the revised flight schedules for the remainder of the day are being fully executed, with no passenger congestion reported at terminals. Inspectors from Rostransnadzor are on site to ensure passenger rights are respected.

The disruption began Friday morning after a Ukrainian drone struck an administrative building belonging to the "Aeronavigation of Southern Russia" branch in Rostov-on-Don. In response, 13 airports across the region suspended flights as a safety precaution. By the afternoon, the ministry confirmed that flights between these southern airports and other Russian hubs had been partially restored.

Travelers are advised to check with their airlines for any lingering changes to itineraries, though the ministry emphasized that normal operations have resumed. The swift return to routine underscores the resilience of Russia’s aviation network amid ongoing regional tensions.