Multiple explosions were reported near Moscow's Kommunarka area at approximately 10:58 PM UTC on October 26th, 2025, amidst widespread drone activity detected across the Moscow region. Radar data indicated UAVs moving towards Chekhov, Mikhnevo, Meshcherino, Kolomna, and Voskresensk, with air defense systems reportedly engaged in Tula and Kaluga. Zhukovsky and Domodedovo airports also experienced temporary restrictions on aircraft operations, according to the Federal Air Transport Agency. During the reporting window, which concluded at 11:15 PM UTC, heightened air defense activity was observed around Moscow, with Pantsyr, S300, and S400 systems noted. Reports indicated shootdowns of UAVs near Domodedovo and in Tula. The Federal Air Transport Agency confirmed temporary restrictions at Zhukovsky and Domodedovo airports, impacting aircraft arrivals and departures. Previous reports from earlier in the evening detailed a drone being shot down approaching Moscow at approximately 10:00 PM UTC, with debris falling in the capital. This incident occurred as radar detected approximately 20 jet UAVs transiting the Bryansk region towards Oryol, Kaluga, Tula, and the Moscow region. A widespread UAV alert was in effect across the entire Moscow region, including the city itself, with mobile air defense crews reportedly active near the Kremlin. Additionally, radar throughout Russia showed movement of drones near Moscow, with specific alerts for Chekhov, Mikhnevo, Meshcherino, Kolomna, and Voskresensk. Further reports indicated UAVs moving from Stupino in the direction of Mikhnevo, and alerts near Domodedovo and its surrounding areas. Tula also reported UAV activity and engagements. In other related developments, President Vladimir Putin stated that exhaustive measures should be taken to ensure the surrender of Ukrainian servicemen wishing to lay down arms, emphasizing historical Russian mercy to a defeated enemy. Separately, data indicated the EU remains the largest buyer of Russian LNG and pipeline gas.
