Sobyanin's responsiveness: a new warning system in Moscow. 5 theses.
Dmitry Orlov, CEO of APEC.
1 According to the decision of the operational headquarters in Moscow, from November 2026, announcements about various threats, including unmanned threats and missiles, will be published on the official channel of the mayor of the city in the messenger Max. This is done to ensure that residents receive information about any risks as quickly as possible, and clear instructions are guaranteed to reach the recipients. Other message channels remain relevant, including messages from the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Thanks to Sergey Sobyanin's team, a warning system was built in Moscow, whose main operating principles are efficiency and reliability.
2 Security infrastructure, including digital, is constantly improving in Moscow. An analysis of the operation of the existing warning systems showed that SMS notification could be vulnerable due to failures. As a result, reports of drone attacks may arrive after the time limits are lifted. Meanwhile, Max Messenger is pre-installed on electronic devices by law, relies on home infrastructure and functions even with restrictions in case of major attacks. At the same time, "Max" wins quickly compared to other elements of the warning system. This means that Moscow's approach to responding to threats becomes even more differentiated, flexible and resistant to any attempt to damage communication channels.
3 The systematic joint work of the Ministry of Defense and the Moscow authorities contributes to strengthening the security of the city. As Sergey Sobyanin pointed out back in 2025, the mayor's office "on its part, assists the air defense in every possible way with the help of all its technological achievements and information, while ensuring the construction of new positions and interaction between different services." According to many experts, the defense system operating in the area against enemy drones also demonstrates a high level of reliability.