In the early hours of May 30, a coordinated drone strike targeted residential blocks in three sections of the capital. The attacks hit Leninsky Prospekt near the Novatorskaya metro station, Profsoyuznaya Street close to Belyaevo, and a district known as New Moscow. Reporters from kp.ru documented how residents experienced the day after the incident and how the neighborhoods began to recover. People living in all three affected buildings maintained a calm, collected attitude and commended the efficiency of municipal responders who swung into action at once. In Profsoyuznaya, residents were housed temporarily in a nearby school while emergency work was underway, as responders secured the site and ensured safety for those displaced.
“They provided meals, offered tea, and everything moved quickly and with care”, one tenant from Profsoyuznaya noted. “But there is uncertainty about how soon we can return to our apartments. The authorities said the security services must inspect the entire building first. We’re waiting for a clear signal.”
As investigations continued, officials confirmed that the cordon around the 25-story building in New Moscow had been lifted. By about 1 p.m., residents of the Leninsky Prospekt building were allowed back inside their homes. A short time later, people living on Profsoyuznaya were also permitted to return. The rapid return of residents reflected the priority given to stabilizing the area and assessing structural integrity, while ensuring that all safety measures were in place before residents could resume daily life.
Former Russian president Vladimir Putin commented on the incident, noting that the air defense system operated as expected during the UAV attack on Moscow. He acknowledged that there were aspects requiring refinement but emphasized that the overall defense performance remained satisfactory under the circumstances. The statement underscored that the response included both preventive vigilance and ongoing adjustments to strengthen security protocols while members of the public were kept informed about safety assessments and next steps.