Late on March 10 and after midnight, sirens and explosions sounded across Russia’s Krasnodar region amid a drone attack. Residents reported unidentified drones over Anapa and Sochi.
The drone strikes paralyzed operations at airports in Krasnodar and Sochi, where authorities activated the “Kover” (Carpet) security protocol in response to the threat, Russian Telegram channels reported.
In Anapa, sirens and blasts began around 10 p.m. local time. Witnesses told media they heard a series of explosions from the direction of the Black Sea, strong enough to set off car alarms.
Residents in Anapa counted at least five loud explosions heard in different parts of the city. Witnesses also reported active air defense interceptions.
Russian monitoring channels said the air-raid siren in Anapa sounded for the third time on March 10. Local officials did not comment publicly on the attack or its aftermath.
Shortly afterward, Russian Telegram channels reported explosions in Sochi and in the nearby Sirius settlement. Residents in Sochi likewise said the city was under a drone attack.
Locals counted at least five loud blasts in Sochi’s Adler and Central districts. Sirens warning of danger sounded across the city, and witnesses reported bright flashes over the Black Sea.
Local authorities did not disclose details about damage or casualties in Sochi. Residents were urged to remain in shelters amid the continuing threat.
Explosions were also reported in Russian-occupied Crimea. The “Crimean Wind” Telegram channel reported air defense activity in Feodosia and near the Kerch Strait.
Earlier, on March 10, the Russian city of Bryansk came under missile attack: explosions were reported at the “Kremniy EL” plant, which produces microelectronics for Russian missile systems.
On March 9, Russia’s Defense Ministry also announced a record Ukrainian drone attack, with Russians counting more than 700 UAVs.
