Kristina Kazakova00:11, 27.10.25

According to the data, the explosions were heard not only in Moscow, but also in the region

On Sunday evening, October 26, explosions were heard in the Russian capital Moscow and the surrounding region, reports the Telegram channel ASTRA.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed at approximately 4:41 PM that a drone en route to the capital had been shot down in the Russian Defense Ministry’s air defense zone. Subsequently, at 8:49 PM, he reported that another UAV had been shot down, also heading toward Moscow.

The publication reported that local residents heard explosions not only in the Moscow region, but also in the Russian capital itself.

In the area of ​​Kommunarka, part of Moscow, smoke could be seen in the sky after the explosions, as evidenced by witness photos. The publication reported that the smoke was visible near a forested area.

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A photo of a mobile fire team near the Kremlin, likely designed to shoot down drones in that area, is also circulating on social media.

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According to monitors, strategic bombers from the Engels 2 airfield near Moscow have begun to be urgently evacuated due to the potential threat of a UAV attack.

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