Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations
The Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief, commonly known as EMERCOM or MChS. It is a federal executive body responsible for emergency response, fire and rescue services, and civil protection. Its headquarters are in Moscow, and it operates regional centres across Russia's federal subjects as well as in occupied territories.
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Emergency-alert apps in Ukraine and Russia targeted by cyberattacks
Emergency-alert applications in Ukraine and Russia were compromised within hours of each other, sending false warnings about radiation, nuclear and chemical threats and street fighting. Ukrainian authorities said there was no radiation emergency, while both countries said their broader warning systems continued operating and the affected mobile services were restored or being restored.
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Ukrainian drone attack shuts 22 Russian airports, including all four Moscow hubs
A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on the night of October 15 forced Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) to restrict operations at 22 airports across the European part of Russia, including all four Moscow airports — Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Zhukovsky, and Sheremetyevo — effectively creating a no-fly zone for civil aviation. Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported multiple drone interceptions throughout the night, with Russian air defense claiming to have shot down between 59 and 70 drones heading toward the capital.
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Drone strikes on energy infrastructure in occupied Crimea cause power and water outages across multiple districts
On the night of September 30, 2026, drone strikes hit energy facilities in occupied Crimea, causing power and water outages across several districts and municipalities. The Russia-controlled operator Krymenergo confirmed damage to electrical substations without specifying causes. Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed 330 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight, while Ukrainian forces had not commented at the time of reporting.