Numerous delays experienced at Sochi airport, totaling over 40 flights.
Aeroflot, Russia's largest airline, is currently grappling with a significant service disruption caused by a cyberattack on its IT systems. The attack, claimed by pro-Ukrainian and Belarusian hacker groups Silent Crow and Cyber Partisans, has resulted in the cancellation of over 100 flights and delays for many others since July 28, 2025.
The disruption has predominantly affected domestic routes, particularly those departing from Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. However, some international flights have also been impacted, including those bound for cities such as St. Petersburg, Sochi, and abroad.
The cyberattack has caused a ripple effect, with a total of 20 flights arriving late at various destinations, including Ulyanovsk, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Kazan, Batumi, Tel Aviv, Yerevan, Makhachkala, Abakan, Krasnoyarsk, Chelyabinsk, Yekaterinburg, Magnitogorsk, and Novosibirsk. Similarly, 20 more planes are late in arriving from Kazan, Batumi, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ulyanovsk, Yekaterinburg, Samara, Kirov, Ufa, and Nizhnekamsk.
Among the delayed flights, seven belong to Aeroflot. Passengers are advised to monitor flight status closely via airport information boards and Aeroflot’s official channels as restoration continues.
The Ministry of Transport has prioritized Aeroflot's schedule for flights to the Far East, Kaliningrad, Sochi, Mineralnye Vody, and abroad, including wide-body aircraft. However, the online board indicates delays for flights to all these cities.
As of July 30, 2025, Aeroflot reported partial recovery, operating roughly 80% of its flights on the attack day and aiming for 93% recovery the next day, although some cancellations persist. The disruption has caused financial losses estimated around $2.9 million and created significant passenger inconvenience.
In summary:
- Aeroflot is experiencing significant service disruptions due to a cyberattack on its IT systems.
- The attack has resulted in the cancellation of over 100 flights and delays for many others.
- The disruption has predominantly affected domestic routes, particularly those departing from Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport.
- Passengers are advised to monitor flight status closely via airport information boards and Aeroflot’s official channels as restoration continues.
- The Ministry of Transport has prioritized Aeroflot's schedule for flights to the Far East, Kaliningrad, Sochi, Mineralnye Vody, and abroad, including wide-body aircraft.
- The disruption has caused financial losses estimated around $2.9 million and created significant passenger inconvenience.
- The IT systems at Aeroflot, the largest airline in Russia, have been compromised by hacker groups, leading to the cancellation of over 100 flights and delays for numerous others since July 28, 2025.
- This cyberattack has mainly impacted domestic routes, especially flights departing from Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow, but also affected some international flights to cities such as St. Petersburg, Sochi, and beyond.
- Passengers are encouraged to stay updated on their flight status through airport announcement boards and Aeroflot's official channels, as the company works to restore regular services. Moreover, the Ministry of Transportation has prioritized Aeroflot's schedule for flights to the Far East, Kaliningrad, Sochi, Mineralnye Vody, and abroad, including wide-body aircraft.
