28.01.2026 11:01
An explosion at an electrical transformer station in the southeast of Moscow, the capital of Russia, illuminated the sky during the night, causing power outages in the surrounding area; no official statement has been made regarding the cause of the explosion.
An explosion occurred at an electrical transformer station near Moscow, the capital of Russia. Following the explosion, widespread power outages and lights that caused panic were observed in the area. While the cause of the incident remains unclear, local sources reported it as a strong blast.
THE SKY LIT UP AT MIDNIGHT
According to multiple Russian Telegram channels and social media posts, the explosion took place at the Lyublino transformer station in the southeastern outskirts of Moscow. Bright lights illuminated the night sky, and power was cut off in some surrounding areas following the incident.
GREAT PANIC ENSUED
Witnesses reported seeing a sudden flash and then hearing a loud explosion during the night, while images of smoke rising from the transformer center were shared. According to some local Telegram channels, there are speculations that the incident may not have been a technical failure of the transformer center but rather a possible attack.
NO OFFICIAL STATEMENT
At this stage, official authorities or emergency teams have not yet made a clear statement regarding the cause of the explosion, the extent of the damage, or any potential injuries or fatalities. It has been reported that fire and emergency response teams have been dispatched to the scene.
THE ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IS QUITE OLD
Such explosions at transformer centers have added another incident to the similar events experienced by Moscow's electrical infrastructure during the week; past reports have also indicated that transformer fires and outages have caused panic among city residents.