During the night of October 2627, Moscow experienced significant drone activity as reports emerged of multiple strikes targeting the city. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed that the Russian capital was under attack, stating that 34 Ukrainian drones were intercepted by Russian defenses.
Moscow Drone Strikes Overview
Emergency services were mobilized to various crash sites within the city. Explosions occurred in several neighborhoods, particularly in the Kommunarka district. No casualties have yet been reported from these incidents.
Airport Operations Suspended
- Domodedovo Airport
- Zhukovsky Airport
Due to the heightened threat level, both airports have temporarily suspended their operations. Eyewitness accounts indicated a fire at an oil depot in Serpukhov, Moscow Oblast. This fire was reportedly extinguished, but the cause remains unverified by local authorities.
Context of the Strikes
Ukrainian forces typically employ longrange drones to strike various military and industrial targets across Russia. Previous occasions, such as an overnight attack on September 22, also involved a similar count of 34 drones targeting Moscow.
In recent days, tensions have escalated as Russia conducted extensive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, particularly impacting cities like Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Russia had launched nearly 1,200 strike drones along with 50 missiles in the week leading up to the events in Moscow.
Ongoing Developments
The conflict continues to evolve, with both sides launching aggressive assaults. The implications of these drone strikes on the broader landscape of the conflict remain significant. Ukrainian authorities have not provided details regarding the recent drone operations against Moscow.
As of this report, investigations are ongoing, and updates will follow as the situation develops.