Military Expert Kondratyev suggests potential aerial assault against Sochi originating from the mountainous region by military drones.
On August 3, 2025, a shocking attack took place in Sochi, Russia. According to reports by Maxim Kondratev, an expert in unmanned aviation and a corresponding member of the Russian Engineering Academy, the attack may have been carried out using drones [1][2][3].
The drones, if they were indeed used, were capable of landing and taking off near important facilities such as an oil base and an airport. This suggests that the attack may have been a targeted strike, as these facilities are crucial to the region's infrastructure.
Maxim Kondratev's analysis further suggests the involvement of An-196 "Lutyi" drones, due to their maneuverability and landing gear that may allow them to operate near such facilities. However, it's important to note that there is no specific confirmation in the available sources that the drones used in the attack were Lutyi type.
The An-196 "Lutyi" drones, equipped with landing gear, are known for their ability to take off and land on different platforms. This feature could have contributed to the drones' ability to carry out the attack undetected.
Despite Maxim Kondratev's analysis, no sources have confirmed his statement about the type of drones used or their launch location. The regional Governor of Krasnodar, Veniamin Kondratyev, provided updates on the fire but did not specify drone details or launch sites.
The attack caused a horrifying night for local residents and tourists, with a large fire at the oil depot leading to flight suspensions at Sochi International Airport [1][2][3].
In summary, while it's confirmed that Ukrainian drones struck the Sochi oil depot on August 3, 2025, there is no available information from the sources about the use of Lutyi drones or about their launch site according to Maxim Kondratev.
[1] aif.ru [2] tass.com [3] ria.ru
In the aftermath of the August 3, 2025 attack on Sochi, Russia, the analysis by Maxim Kondratev linked the incident to war-and-conflicts due to the potential use of drones. Arguing that these facilities are crucial to the region's infrastructure, he hypothesized a possible targeted strike. However, sources have yet to confirm the involvement of An-196 "Lutyi" drones in the crime-and-justice incident, as well as their launch location, despite Kondratev's speculation. General news reports detail the chaos caused, with a massive fire at the oil depot, an airport shutdown, and traumatic events for local residents and tourists.
