Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov defended continuing the war following a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Oct. 29 that Russia’s war against Ukraine must continue to protect the country from threats after a reported overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said 613 drones were launched toward the capital. Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. were preparing for another round of talks, with no date confirmed.
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On Oct. 29, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov argued that continuing the war was necessary to shield Russia from threats after a reported Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said 613 drones had been launched toward the Russian capital. Peskov said Russian air defenses were working effectively, but argued the attack showed the situation was continuing. The attack took place as Moscow hosted the Russia-Africa Summit. RBC-Ukraine reported that representatives of 48 African countries had arrived, and that central Moscow was closed off and mobile internet services were disrupted. Peskov’s remarks came as Ukraine, Russia and the United States prepared for another round of trilateral negotiations, though the sides had not confirmed a date.
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- The Kyiv Independent — Russia says war 'must continue' after Ukraine's 'massive' drone attack on Moscow
- RBC-Ukraine — Ukraine strikes Russia during Moscow summit as Peskov calls for war to continue | RBC-Ukraine
- UA News — Peskov stated that the attacks on Moscow demonstrate the need to continue the war
Verifier’s note
The Kyiv Independent, RBC-Ukraine, and UA.NEWS all report that Peskov said the war must continue in the wake of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow. Their reports are dated October 29, 2026, consistent with the proposed event’s timing.