In Krasnodar, at 4:17 am Moscow time, an explosion was reported near Morskaya Street, according to the regional operational headquarters. Initial information indicated there were no casualties, though damage was noted in two buildings. Later, the city mayor, Yevgeny Naumov, said in a Telegram update that a nearby business building sustained damage and windows were broken in a residential area. Officials described the event as the subject of ongoing investigation and assessment.
Concurrent online reports from Telegram channels Shot and Baza circulated footage of the blast and messages from local residents. Eyewitnesses claimed that two drones attacked the city and that air defense systems were compromised; one drone was reportedly shot down. The accounts varied, but several residents described a loud blast and observed damage consistent with a drone strike near the Garazhnaya Street area. One account suggested a second, strong impact would follow within minutes, and mentioned materials described as tapes containing balls and needles found near the crash site. Emergency crews were deployed to the scene, and there was speculation that a drone may have targeted a cell tower on Morskaya Street, though investigators were not yet confirming specific targets.
Baza also referenced a local inhabitant who reported hearing a sound akin to a drone before the explosions and noted two separate blast events. In response to the spreading information, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev urged residents to rely on official communications and remain calm, acknowledging that social media contained a wide range of information and videos. The Krasnodar Municipal Control Center clarified that there was no evacuation taking place on Morskaya Street. In parallel, a separate operational unit and the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a statement about disturbances on a different street approximately half a mile from Morskaya, denying rumors that unknown debris had fallen into the micro-region of Hero Yatskov.
As the situation developed, regional and city authorities refrained from assigning immediate causes to the explosions, emphasizing that investigations were underway. Mayor Naumov noted ongoing outreach to affected residents and stated that once investigative measures were completed, a full assessment of damage would be conducted and all necessary support would be provided. A subsequent release from Shot contained footage depicting a drone apparently flying toward a residence and another exploding in the sky, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding the incident at that time.
Approximately nine hours after the events, Governor Kondratyev reported via his Telegram channel that two drones had indeed crashed in Krasnodar during the night near Morskoy Street, reiterating that there were no reported casualties. The day’s disclosures highlighted the rapid flow of information across various platforms and the challenge for officials to provide definitive conclusions while ensuring safety and accurate guidance for residents. The authorities affirmed that they would continue to monitor the situation, verify all details, and coordinate assistance for those affected while safeguarding public order and communication.
The events prompted discussions among residents about emergency preparedness and the reliability of social media as a source of real-time information. Officials stressed the importance of verifying reports through official channels and avoiding speculation that could escalate fear or spread misinformation. The incident also brought attention to the city’s resilience and the capacity of local services to respond promptly to threats in urban settings, with authorities promising ongoing updates as the investigation progresses and the situation stabilizes.