On October 29, 2023, in Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, a mass riot unfolded at the city's airport, leading to the opening of a criminal case under Article 212 of the Russian Federation's Criminal Code. The rioters, numbering in the hundreds, stormed into the airport, including the runway, following the arrival of an international flight from Tel Aviv, Israel. Reports indicated that they were chanting antisemitic slogans and seeking passengers from the Israeli flight. In response to the chaos, the airport was closed, and incoming planes were diverted to alternate airfields. Videos of the incident showed a tumultuous scene with police sirens blaring. The Dagestani government, while expressing support for Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, urged citizens to remain calm and refrain from participating in such protests.