Unmanned aircraft systems no longer operate under emergency limitations within Krasnodar Territory.
In the southern Russian city of Novorossiysk, rescuers extinguished a fire that broke out in a field where drone debris was found. The incident occurred at an unspecified time prior to this report.
The Emergency Situations Ministry (EMERCOM) later notified the local population about the risk of more drones falling in the Krasnodar region, with the warning active for approximately three hours.
This latest incident comes amidst an escalating drone threat in Southern Russia and the North Caucasus regions. The intensified use of drones by Ukraine, primarily targeting military and industrial infrastructure, has been a significant concern in the Krasnodar region, particularly due to its strategic importance as a key base for the Russian Black Sea Fleet and its proximity to occupied Crimea [1][3].
The drone threat was initially cancelled after a period without attacks, during which authorities lifted certain flight restrictions and suspended heightened security measures known as the "Carpet" plan following injuries and damage in nearby areas from previous strikes [2]. However, the renewed drone attacks in mid-August 2025 led to the reinstatement of the drone threat [1][2].
Despite the temporary warning, the drone danger mode in the Krasnodar region has since been lifted, as reported by the local TV company "Krasnodar" on August 10 [2].
The exact type and location of the drone involved in the Novorossiysk incident remain unknown, and no information about the cause of the drone malfunction leading to the debris was provided.
This cycle of hybrid warfare tactics with drones being used intensively against Russian logistical and military targets in strategically important regions continues to evolve, reflecting the ongoing challenges in maintaining security in the region.
- Amidst the escalating drone threat in Southern Russia and the North Caucasus regions, the Emergency Situations Ministry (EMERCOM) issued a warning about the risk of more drones falling in the Krasnodar region, citing increased drone activity by Ukraine, particularly targeting military and industrial infrastructure there.
- The recent incident in Novorossiysk, where a fire occurred due to drone debris, occurred amidst this renewed cycle of hybrid warfare tactics involving the use of drones against Russian logistical and military targets in strategically important regions.
