Coastal cities on the Black Sea experience internet blackout
In the North Caucasus regions of Russia, an ongoing unmanned threat and flooding have caused disruptions in Anapa and Sochi.
According to reports by "Live Kuban", multiple drones were intercepted over Anapa and the outskirts of Sochi around August 8, 2025. These defensive engagements led to the temporary suspension of traffic at the Adler checkpoint on the border with Abkhazia and delays in passenger train movements in the Krasnodar Territory, including trains traveling to and from Anapa.
The city administration in Sochi has asked residents to remain calm, stay indoors, and take shelter in windowless buildings until the danger is lifted, as the city is currently experiencing flooding. A hospital near the Host river in Sochi has been flooded due to the river bursting its banks.
In Anapa, the city's warning system (sirens) has been activated due to the unmanned threat, and air defense is operational. No further updates regarding the situation in Anapa were provided.
In a related development, the river Host in Sochi has burst its banks and flooded a hospital. However, mobile internet is functioning, albeit with delays, but Wi-Fi is not available in Sochi. No specific mention of air defense status in Sochi was made.
In a positive development, the unmanned threat in the Crimea region has been lifted, as announced by the region's head, Sergei Les. No new reports of drone alerts or internet disruptions in other regions were mentioned. There was a reported drone alert in Krasnodar and Korenevsk, according to a Telegram channel.
Internet services and the warning system (sirens) in the Crimea region were not directly mentioned as being affected in this paragraph. Mobile internet has been shut down in Novorossiysk, including MTS, but fixed internet and Wi-Fi (such as Rostelecom) are working properly.
The current status indicates ongoing drone alerts and threat levels in the North Caucasus regions, including Anapa and Sochi, where defensive countermeasures continue to be in effect. It is advised for residents to stay informed and follow the instructions of local authorities for their safety.
Politics surrounding war-and-conflicts in the North Caucasus regions, including Anapa and Sochi, have heightened due to ongoing unmanned threats and flooding. General news outlets report defensive engagements involving drones causing temporary disruptions to traffic and train services, with flooding affecting buildings and hospitals in Sochi.
