Local authorities in Moscow Oblast have confirmed that a drone attack damaged a residential building in Krasnogorsk overnight on October 24. The incident has raised alarms about the potential for drones to be used in attacks on civilian infrastructure. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene and have since evacuated nearby residents as a precautionary measure.
Officials have not yet disclosed the extent of the damage or the number of casualties, though initial assessments suggest that the attack caused structural damage to the building but did not result in any deaths. The use of drones in such a manner has prompted increased scrutiny of airspace security in the region. Authorities are currently investigating the incident and have not ruled out the possibility of a terrorist motive.
Krasnogorsk, a city located in the Moscow Oblast, is a suburban area with a population of over 300,000. The attack has sparked public concern about the safety of residential areas and the potential for similar incidents to occur in other parts of the country. Security measures in the region have been heightened, with additional patrols and surveillance being deployed around the affected area.