2025-10-22: According to recent media reports, alleged Ukrainian drone attacks have led to restrictions on air traffic in southern Russia: On Wednesday morning (22 October, 6:59 am local time), air traffic was restricted at Makhachkala Airport (MCX); this had previously been decided for Vladikavkaz (OGZ) and Grozny (GRV). The reason for this is a suspected drone attack in Dagestan.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
