Dozens of Drones Target Moscow in Overnight Attacks
Moscow was targeted by dozens of drones overnight on October 26-27, prompting air defense responses and temporary airport closures, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.
Mayor Sergey Sobyanin began reporting the attacks on the Russian capital on the evening of October 26, stating that emergency services were dispatched to all reported crash sites. Russian forces reportedly intercepted and downed 34 Ukrainian drones headed toward the city. Explosions were reported in multiple areas, including the Kommunarka district, according to local Telegram channels. A fire broke out at an oil depot in Serpukhov, Moscow Oblast yesterday evening, though the cause remains undisclosed by local administration, who confirmed the blaze was extinguished.
Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports temporarily suspended operations in response to the drone threat, disrupting travel plans for many. No casualties have been reported at this time. Ukraine has regularly employed long-range drones to strike military and industrial targets within Russia, including oil refineries and weapons facilities, while Russia continues its own attacks on Ukrainian cities. A similar incident allegedly involved 34 drones targeting Moscow on September 22.
These attacks follow a period of intensified strikes against Kyiv, where recent drone attacks over the past two nights resulted in five deaths and dozens of injuries. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on October 26 that Russia has launched approximately 1,200 strike drones and 50 missiles – primarily ballistic – at Ukraine in the last week alone. Read more about the recent escalation in Ukraine.
Authorities have not yet commented on the reported strikes, and officials have indicated that investigations are underway to assess the full extent of the damage and potential impact.
