Ukrainian Drones PENETRATE Moscow — Putin STUNNED

Illuminated bridge and Kremlin complex across river at twilight

Ukrainian drone strikes have brought the war directly to Moscow’s doorstep, repeatedly penetrating Russian air defenses to target the capital and critical infrastructure across Russia in an unprecedented escalation that exposes Putin’s inability to protect his own territory.

Story Highlights

Multiple drone attacks on Moscow throughout 2025 left 42,000 without power and forced airport closures
Ukrainian strikes targeted Russian oil refineries, military arsenals, and munitions plants across thousands of kilometers
President Trump approved intelligence sharing for deep Russian targets and sanctions on major oil companies
October attacks killed 10 workers at a munitions plant and disrupted critical energy infrastructure

Ukrainian Strategy Brings War to Russia’s Capital

Throughout 2025, Ukrainian forces have systematically targeted Moscow and Russian infrastructure in a coordinated campaign that marks a dramatic shift from defensive operations to offensive strikes deep within enemy territory. The most recent major attack occurred October 26, when Ukrainian drones struck Moscow and nearby Serpukhov, forcing airport closures and demonstrating Ukraine’s ability to penetrate Russian air defenses repeatedly. These operations represent more than tactical strikes—they challenge the Kremlin’s narrative that ordinary Russians remain safe from the conflict’s consequences.

The scale of these operations extends far beyond symbolic attacks. Early June strikes damaged Moscow power substations, leaving 42,000 residents without electricity and proving Ukrainian capabilities to disrupt critical civilian infrastructure. The geographic reach spans over 1,400 kilometers eastward to Chelyabinsk Oblast, where October 23 attacks on the Plastmass munitions plant killed 10 workers and left 12 missing, demonstrating the human cost of bringing military production facilities under fire.

Sophisticated Operations Target Energy and Military Infrastructure

Ukrainian intelligence services have orchestrated remarkably sophisticated attacks on Russia’s energy sector and military installations. The June 1 “Operation Spiderweb” conducted by Ukraine’s Security Service claimed to hit over 40 Russian aircraft at four airbases simultaneously, including targets over 4,000 kilometers from Ukraine at Belaya air base in Irkutsk Oblast. This operation demonstrated either extraordinary long-range drone capabilities or networks of operatives launching attacks from within Russian territory near targeted facilities.

Energy infrastructure has faced systematic targeting throughout 2025, with strikes on oil refineries in Ryazan, Novokuybyshevsk, and Makhachkala disrupting Russia’s primary revenue sources. The October 1 attack on the Sukodolnaya oil pumping station halted operations of a facility critical to pipeline routes from Samara Oblast to the Black Sea coast. These precision strikes on chokepoints reveal tactical sophistication aimed at maximum economic disruption rather than random destruction.

Trump Administration Enables Enhanced Ukrainian Capabilities

President Trump’s October 2025 decision to allow US intelligence agencies to provide Ukraine with information on targets deep inside Russia represents a significant policy shift that directly enables more effective Ukrainian operations. This intelligence sharing, combined with Trump’s request for other NATO countries to provide similar support, gives Ukrainian forces unprecedented targeting capabilities against previously protected Russian assets. The timing coincided with Trump’s approval of sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s biggest oil companies, creating coordinated economic and military pressure.

The strategic implications extend beyond individual strikes to systematic degradation of Russian capabilities. The April 22 explosion at the Kirzhach arsenal, one of Russia’s largest weapons storage facilities containing over 100,000 tons of munitions, triggered secondary detonations throughout the night. Satellite verification by the Payne Institute confirmed widespread fire activity consistent with successful Ukrainian targeting, contradicting Russian claims of safety protocol violations rather than enemy action.

EXPLOSIONS ROCK MOSCOW: Explosions shake Moscow streets as drones spread chaos across Russia's capital

GOOD MORNING PUTIN: Moscow was unexpectedly attacked by unidentified drones on the evening of October 26. Russian authorities traditionally reassured the public that… pic.twitter.com/UQ9FYYLpYB

— Brian Harrod (@GetTheDailyDirt) October 27, 2025

Russian air defense claims of intercepting dozens of drones contradict documented damage and casualties from these same time periods. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported shooting down 44 drones during September 22-23 attacks, yet extensive infrastructure damage and civilian impacts suggest successful penetration despite interception claims. This pattern reveals either significant overestimation of defensive success or Ukrainian capabilities to overwhelm Russian air defenses through coordinated swarm attacks.