Explosions Rock Moscow as Drones Target Russia in Recent Attack

A wave of explosions shook Moscow, sending shock and panic through the city as unidentified drones launched a surprise assault on the Russian capital.

Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Counteracting Disinformation, said that Moscow came under drone attack, The Caspian Post reports via Ukrainian media.

💥Explosions shake #Moscow streets as drones spread chaos across #Russia's capital

Moscow was unexpectedly attacked by unidentified drones on the evening of October 26. Russian authorities traditionally reassured the public that everything had been shot down. Meanwhile,… pic.twitter.com/JqbH0wIK2R

— News.Az (@news_az) October 27, 2025

While no official details were provided, videos and photos flooded social media, showing bright flashes in the night sky, smoke rising over the city, and residents rushing for cover.

Russian officials moved quickly to reassure the public, claiming “all drones were intercepted” by air defense systems. However, multiple explosions and smoke plumes were reported across several districts, with local Telegram channels suggesting that a high-rise building may have been hit.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed that air defenses were “repelling drone attacks,” but did not comment on reports of visible damage in central Moscow.

Images circulating online appeared to show armed soldiers deployed near the Kremlin, pointing to heightened security measures in the city. Analysts have also speculated that some explosions could have resulted from Russian air defenses misfiring, a problem seen in previous incidents.

Earlier that same day, explosions were reported near key military installations, including Shaikovka Airbase and Kaluga Airport, both used by Russia’s strategic aviation units. In a separate development, Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Belgorod dam, causing flooding that cut off Russian troops near the Vovchansk front line.