Ukrainian forces intensified drone attacks across Russia on October 2nd, 2025, forcing the closure of airports in Sochi and Gelendzhik in the Krasnodar region as of 23:55 UTC. The Ukrainian intelligence group "Розвідка України" reported sirens sounding in both coastal cities and stated that Russia had closed the airports due to the escalating drone activity. This development follows earlier reports from the Federal Air Transport Agency indicating temporary flight restrictions at the airports of Sochi and Gelendzhik between 7:40 PM and 8:07 PM UTC on October 2nd, 2025. The "Розвідка України" statement, posted at 23:55 UTC, confirms the ongoing nature of these disruptions and suggests an escalation in Ukrainian drone operations. Earlier on October 2nd, Ukrainian intelligence also reported repeated launches of "ShahED-136" shock UAVs from Russian territory, specifically from the Tsybulova landfill in the Orel region and the Aerodrome "Satalovo" in the Smolensk region. These reports highlight a broader pattern of drone activity originating from Russian soil and targeting various Ukrainian regions, as well as Ukrainian drone activity impacting Russian territory.
