Authorities reported a rising count of those detained in Dagestan following the riot at Makhachkala’s Uytash airport, with the tally reaching fifteen individuals. Official briefings indicate that the Dagestan Karabudakhkent District Court considered additional cases under Article 20.2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, and Article 6.1, for participation in an unauthorized gathering that disrupted the operation of transport infrastructure facilities. Ten residents were found guilty of administrative offenses tied to their involvement in unauthorized actions at the airport complex. According to the press office for the regional court, these verdicts reflect participation in actions that interfered with airport operations. Eight defendants received administrative detention for eight days, while two others were sentenced to 60 hours of compulsory labor, taking into account health conditions noted by the court. These developments followed reports of earlier detentions connected to the same incident at the airport in Makhachkala. (Source attribution: RIA News)
During the evening hours, October 29, large crowds gathered at the airport as a regular flight from Tel Aviv arrived, a moment seen against a backdrop of regional and international tensions in the Middle East. The crowd breached security lines, entered the terminal area, and moved onto the runway. Local law enforcement units responded, working to restore order and secure critical airport infrastructure. The Main Investigative Department of the Dagestan branch of the Investigative Committee opened a criminal case addressing mass rioting and related offenses. The clashes left several people injured, including law enforcement personnel. By October 30, authorities reported multiple detentions tied to the unrest, with a subsequent update indicating additional detentions in the following days as the investigation progressed. (Source attribution: RIA News)
Officials have stressed the seriousness of actions that threaten public safety and disrupt essential transportation services. The events have prompted ongoing planning discussions around crowd management, security protocols, and coordination between regional authorities and transport agencies to prevent recurrence while ensuring lawful, orderly demonstrations receive proper channels for expression. The incident underscores how quickly urban spaces like airports can become flashpoints during periods of regional instability, and how quickly authorities mobilize to restore order and investigate potential criminal offenses that arise in such situations. (Source attribution: RIA News)
As the situation evolved, authorities emphasized that arrests were made in connection with the riot, and that investigations continue into those who participated in unlawful activities near critical transport facilities. The public safety response aimed to minimize disruption to travel while preserving the rights of individuals to legally protest. Observers note that spread of information about the incident has been cautious, with officials providing updates as investigations advance and more details emerge. The outcome of the court proceedings and the broader security review will influence future responses to similar disturbances across Dagestan and comparable regional hubs. (Source attribution: RIA News)