The alarm sirens rang on Friday in Soci, southwest of Russia, shortly after President Vladimir Putin held a speech on the Ukraine war and other topics in a forum organized in the city.
Putin accused Europe of feeding the conflict in Ukraine. Photo: Shutterstock
The Russian Civil Aviation Authority, Rosavia, announced the suspension of activities at airports in Sochi and Gelendjik. The inhabitants of the Krasnodar region received alerts on the phone about a possible attack with Ukrainian drones, being advised to avoid traveling on the streets and stay away from windows, the DPA agency, taken over by Agerpres, reported on Friday.
It is not clear where a little at the time of the alert. Soci hosts a strong secure residence of the Russian President, where he works frequently. According to Flightradar24 data, several aircraft to the Soci have been observed by flying in the circle above the North Caucasus during the incident.
In his speech, Putin accused Europe of feeding the conflict in Ukraine and stated that Russia is facing “The whole NATO block” on the front, where the Russian army would advance. The Kremlin leader also claimed that the Ukrainian army is attacking the Zaporojie nuclear power plant, under Russian control and without external power supply over a week, warning that Moscow could respond by blows over the Energy Infrastructure in Ukraine.
Putin also criticized the European arming plans, referring to Germany, which intends to turn its army into the strongest on the continent. “We closely monitor the increasing militarization of Europe. In Germany, for example, it is said that the German army should become the strongest in Europe. Very good. We hear this and we seek to see what is meant by this,” he said.
The Russian president also sent a warning to the United States not to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles and has expressed support for US President Donald Trump's proposals on the termination of the Middle East.
