[88752] Calls for uprising in Moscow following drone attacks on the Russian capital

Calls for revolution in Moscow following aerial attacks

Following a wave of aerial attacks that hit Moscow on June 18, 2026, calls emerged on social media from Russian citizens for a popular uprising against the government. According to the STERNENKO Telegram channel, which is identified with a distinct pro-Ukrainian stance that highlights the failures of the Russian military, direct appeals were observed to the residents of Moscow calling on them to "take power into their own hands" and take to the streets to spark a revolution following the strike on the capital.

The reports, which gained widespread exposure of about 194,000 views, describe an atmosphere of chaos and frustration among parts of the Russian population following the penetration of drones deep into Russian territory. The STERNENKO channel quotes appeals by Russian citizens addressed to their peers, and uses cynicism regarding the Russian security situation under the heading "What is happening???".

In addition, the Freeonis animation channel and the Ukrainian News | UA News | War channel joined in reporting the events, which attest to an escalation in internal tensions in Russia as a result of military activity in the country's core regions. While the information comes from Ukrainian sources, the emphasis in these publications is on the alleged erosion of government stability and the expanding response of the Russian public to the reality of the war that has entered the capital.