The general manager of Makhachkala International Airport has resumed duties after the recent disturbances, according to the airport’s leadership. The official confirmation came from Said Ramazanov, who serves as the airport’s chief executive, in a report prepared by the national news agency TASS. The status update makes clear that operations at the airport are back to full capacity, with routine flights welcomed back into the schedule and passenger services returning to normal flow. The tone from the management point of view emphasizes reliability, safety, and continuity for travelers who depend on this regional hub for both domestic and international travel.
According to the agency’s source, the airport is handling the full spectrum of services typical of a busy international gateway. This includes the arrival and departure of both domestic routes within Russia and international services that connect Dagestan to destinations abroad. The recovery acknowledgment underscores that the facility has restored operational readiness and is able to process passenger traffic, cargo movements, and airline operations without interruption.
In related developments, Rosaviatsiya and Dagestan authorities confirmed the airport’s return to a full-time operating schedule. While the airport has reopened, there was a temporary adjustment in some flight itineraries, with a number of carriers diverting limited operations to other Russian cities as a precaution while services stabilized and security assessments continued. This measure reflects standard contingency practices when regional facilities experience disruption, and it was communicated to airlines and travelers as a temporary precaution.
Historic tensions and a violent incident that occurred on 29 October near the Dagestan airport are noted in official statements. Reports describe hundreds of people entering the terminal area in the wake of a regular flight from Tel Aviv and a perceived escalation of regional instability. Law enforcement authorities subsequently worked to restore order within the terminal complex. Initial assessments indicated a number of injuries among civilians and law enforcement staff, with a wide range of individuals detained by authorities as part of an ongoing investigation. Dagestan authorities and regional religious leaders condemned the unrest and attributed it to external provocation. Kremlin spokespeople have also referenced external influences as a possible factor contributing to the wider unrest in Makhachkala.
In the aftermath, the former regional leadership expressed regret over the disorder, reiterating that such events fall short of the community’s values and stressing the importance of calm and lawful proceedings to restore public confidence. The focus remains on safeguarding travelers, sustaining airport operations, and supporting law enforcement and community leaders as they address the broader questions raised by the incident. (Attribution: Dagestan authorities and related regional bodies)