Authorities from the Ministry of Emergencies are actively identifying what triggered the blast and the conditions surrounding it after the glass shattered in a multi-story residential building in New Moscow. The information comes from the capital’s central office press service, which is coordinating the response and updating the public as the inquiry unfolds.
The incident was reported on Atlasov Street, at building number 11. Upon arrival, special service teams inspected the scene and did not detect signs of fire on the 25th floor. Instead, they observed broken windows and evidence suggesting a violent impact, consistent with a blast or severe mechanical disruption. The scene assessment is ongoing as investigators gather data to determine the sequence of events and the contributing factors.
A spokesperson clarified that the exact cause and circumstances are still being determined. Officials emphasized that the situation remains under close examination while teams collect material and digital evidence from the site, interview witnesses, and review security footage where available.
Some information circulating on social channels, including a Telegram feed associated with a local emergency information channel, suggested that remains of a potential unmanned aerial vehicle could have been found near the site. This detail has not been officially corroborated by authorities, and investigators are treating all such tips with careful verification to distinguish rumor from verifiable facts.
Reportedly, there were two adults and a five-year-old child present on the 25th floor at the time of the incident. They managed to evacuate on their own without injuries or medical assistance required on the scene. The authorities have not confirmed this account as part of the official statement, and a full, verified list of those affected is expected as part of the ongoing inquiry.
Earlier statements from eyewitnesses described the event as an explosion in a residence located in the Novomoskovsky district of Moscow. Investigators are cross-referencing these accounts with physical evidence gathered at the building and with any relevant municipal records to build a comprehensive timeline and determine whether the blast was accidental or caused by a third party, whether intentional or due to a technical fault, and what safety measures may need reinforcement as a result.