The Russian capital, Moscow, experienced a drone incident this Tuesday that caused minor damage to several buildings, according to a statement from Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin posted on his Telegram channel earlier today. The mayor described the attack as unexpected and disruptive, yet the early assessment indicated that losses were limited and there were no serious injuries. Emergency services swiftly moved to secure the area, assess structural integrity, and coordinate with utility providers to restore services. Investigators are reviewing footage, gathering witness accounts, and tracing the flight paths of the drone(s) to determine an exact timeline and the origin of the attack. Safety officials emphasize that the incident is being treated with utmost seriousness while ensuring residents feel informed and protected. A marked channel for official updates has been established to minimize misinformation, and residents are encouraged to rely on these verified sources for the latest information [Source: Moscow City Government statement].
He said that the drone attack occurred in the early hours of the morning and led to minor damage across a number of buildings. All of the city’s emergency services responded, and Sobyanin noted that no one had been seriously injured. The circumstances surrounding the event are under investigation, with a focus on preventing any recurrence and reinforcing security around critical infrastructure. The city government has pledged a transparent inquiry and promised to share findings with the public as soon as they are confirmed [Source: Moscow City Government statement].
Second attack on the capital
Officials described this as the most serious assault on Moscow since the previous incident. A reference point in the reporting against the Kremlin had come from a group called Russia Against the Kremlin, which asserted on the night of May 2 that a drone strike had taken place and that the Russian leadership attributed responsibility to Ukraine. Contemporary officials have urged caution when evaluating such claims and have warned against circulating unverified information that could cause fear or panic [Source: Official briefings and local media summaries].
In Sobyanin’s words, for safety reasons, residents were evacuated from several entrances to two buildings that were struck by a drone. He indicated that once emergency teams had completed their work, residents would be able to return to their apartments. The precautionary evacuations were framed as a standard safety measure to ensure orderly access for responders and to protect residents during ongoing threat detection and clearance operations. Authorities stressed that the priority was to preserve lives and minimize disruption while the investigation proceeds [Source: City emergency coordination briefings].
State media agency RIA Novosti reported that the impact occurred on Profsoyuznaya Street in the southwest part of the city. Officials stated there were no casualties, and a temporary shelter had been organized in a local school to support residents displaced by the incident, according to information from the Moscow city governorship. Local authorities set up the shelter to provide a secure place for residents to rest, receive updates, and obtain essential services as the situation evolved. Community leaders urged calm and patience while the response teams conducted damage assessments and reinforced surrounding buildings with temporary safety measures [Source: RIA Novosti and city statements].
Andrei Vorobyov, the governor of the Moscow region, noted that explosions could be heard this morning due to the air defense system in operation. He confirmed that several drones were shot down as they approached Moscow, underscoring the heightened alert level across the region and the readiness of defense forces to counter aerial threats. Officials also highlighted that sensors and interceptor systems were actively tracking and engaging airborne targets to prevent further risk to civilian areas. Residents were reminded to stay indoors when air defense alerts are active and to follow official guidance for safety protocols [Source: Regional government updates and defense briefs].
Both the governor and the mayor urged residents to remain calm and to rely only on official sources for information. It was stressed that unverified reports should not be spread, as misinformation can complicate emergency responses and create unnecessary fear. Local authorities committed to ongoing, real-time communication through verified channels, warning residents to seek shelter if necessary and to report any suspicious activity to the proper authorities. The aim is to maintain public order while keeping the community informed about protective steps and the status of the investigation [Source: City and regional communications offices].