A wave of Flamingo missiles and drones shattered Moscow overnight, exposing massive intelligence failures and crippling the Russian capital’s defenses, as Rachel Maddow’s gripping report uncovers the chaos, global shock, and political reckoning now rippling through a world no longer sure who controls the balance of power.

Moscow was plunged into chaos and darkness last night as a coordinated wave of missile and drone strikes — identified by Western analysts as “Flamingo-class” weapons — tore through the Russian capital in what observers are calling one of the most devastating assaults of the decade.

The scale and precision of the attack have stunned global intelligence agencies, revealing vulnerabilities in what was believed to be one of the world’s most heavily fortified cities.

The attack began just after 10:40 p.m.

local time, when residents in northern and western districts of Moscow reported hearing a series of explosions followed by blinding flashes of orange light across the skyline.

Within minutes, video footage flooded social media, showing several residential towers and government buildings engulfed in flames as air-raid sirens echoed through the night.

Witnesses described scenes of panic as emergency services raced through debris-filled streets while Russian state television abruptly cut to static.

Independent observers from multiple intelligence networks have since confirmed that the strikes involved both long-range missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, all targeting key infrastructure points — including power substations, communication hubs, and administrative centers near the Kremlin’s security district.

Several of the drones reportedly penetrated the S-400 missile defense grid, long considered impenetrable, before detonating near strategic sites.

According to early estimates from Moscow’s mayoral office, at least 27 buildings sustained heavy damage, and large sections of the city remain without electricity or cellular service.

Unverified reports suggest that portions of the Russian Defense Ministry compound were evacuated shortly after the first wave of explosions.

In her explosive new broadcast, political analyst and journalist Rachel Maddow dissected the unprecedented event in a 40-minute segment that immediately went viral across international media.

“This wasn’t a symbolic strike,” Maddow said during her live report.

“It was a direct challenge to Russia’s perception of invulnerability — and a global wake-up call about how the balance of power is shifting in real time.”

Maddow’s investigation revealed a timeline that suggests intelligence failures on multiple fronts.

U.S.and NATO surveillance reportedly detected unusual electronic activity along Russia’s western border hours before the assault but failed to predict the target or timing.

Sources close to European defense networks indicate that the Flamingo-class missiles may represent a new generation of stealth weaponry capable of evading both radar and heat-based detection systems — a potential “game changer” in modern warfare.

Inside the Kremlin, responses have been tightly controlled.

Russian state media initially described the event as “an isolated terrorist attack” before abruptly halting all live coverage.

President Vladimir Putin has not yet appeared publicly since the strikes, though a spokesperson claimed he was “receiving updates and directing response efforts from a secure location.”

Internationally, reactions have ranged from shock to apprehension.

In Washington, a White House official described the situation as “extremely fluid,” emphasizing that the U.S.

had “no prior knowledge or involvement” in the strikes.

European markets immediately tumbled following the news, with oil and gas prices surging amid fears of retaliation or escalation.

In Asia, diplomatic envoys from China and India reportedly reached out to Moscow within hours, urging restraint and calling for “clarity on the origin and intent” of the attack.

Experts say the repercussions could extend far beyond Moscow’s city limits.

“This is more than a military incident,” said Dr.Leonid Kovalenko, a former Russian defense strategist now based in Berlin.

“It’s a psychological and political blow.

For the first time in decades, ordinary Russians are realizing their capital is not untouchable.”

Maddow’s report also touched on the potential ripple effects across Europe and Asia, including the risk of cyber retaliation, energy instability, and political division among NATO allies.

“Every domino is now trembling,” she warned during her closing remarks.

“When a capital like Moscow burns, the world doesn’t just watch — it recalculates.”

As dawn broke over the city, smoke still rose from several districts, and emergency responders continued to battle scattered fires.

The Russian government has yet to confirm the total number of casualties, but eyewitness accounts suggest that the human toll may be higher than initial estimates indicate.

Whether the attack marks the beginning of a broader campaign or a singular act of defiance remains uncertain.

What is clear, however, is that Moscow — once considered an unassailable fortress — has now become the symbol of a new, unpredictable era in global conflict.

As Maddow concluded in her broadcast, her tone somber and deliberate: “This isn’t just a strike on Moscow.

It’s a strike on the illusion that anyone, anywhere, can ever truly be untouchable again.”