A Mass Roundup Of Russians Took Place In Moscow

8.11.2026, 23:31
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Many of those detained were served with summonses.

In Moscow, what was supposed to be a typical evening for hundreds of young people turned into a series of detentions: the police picked up people—including minors—from the streets and entertainment venues. As a result, parents spent hours trying to find out where their children were.

On the evening of November 7, in central Moscow, police conducted a large-scale raid in the Kitay-Gorod district, during which about a hundred young people, including minors, were detained. Law enforcement officers rounded up young men and women from the streets, parks, and bars, loading them into police vans and taking them to police stations. According to Russian media outlets “Beware, News” and Baza, the number of detainees may have exceeded 200. The Moscow office of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the raid, explaining that the police actions were preventive measures.

According to eyewitnesses, the mass detentions took place near “Gorkaya” Park in the Kitay-Gorod district. This is a popular hangout for Moscow’s youth, home to bars, cafes, and shops. They report that more than ten police vans pulled up to the park, and officers began forcibly detaining nearly everyone who was on the street. Many of those detained were teenagers, including children under the age of 14.

The young people were taken to the “Basmanny” and “Tagansky” police stations. According to various Russian sources, the number of detainees exceeded 100. Baza reported more than 200 people, while other media outlets cited figures ranging from 100 to 150. The police did not disclose the exact number of detainees.

According to relatives, law enforcement officers initially did not explain the reasons for the detentions and did not inform parents of the whereabouts of their minor children. Furthermore, at the Basmanny police station, they were only allowed into the duty office. According to relatives, those detained were held in the station’s courtyard and in police vans on the premises.

Why were young people detained?

According to those who were later released, the police paid particular attention to young people with unconventional appearances and clothing. Some of those detained speculated that their style might have been the reason for the checks.

There were also reports of the use of physical force by law enforcement officers during the raid. One of the detained girls said that inside the police vans, officers beat people and broke their phones. Afterward, she said, the officers photographed the detainees’ documents and faces right on the street.

A 15-year-old teenager also reported being beaten. Another detainee said that minors were not allowed to use the restroom. When they asked to do so, law enforcement officers allegedly replied: “We can’t help you—just go in your pants or behind a tree, or you’ll get a fine.” These testimonies were published by the Telegram channel “Ostrozhno, Novosti” (Caution: News). There is no independent confirmation of any of the described incidents in open sources.

Adult detainees were handed summonses to military registration and enlistment offices

Another circumstance worth noting is the handing out of summonses to military registration and enlistment offices. This was reported by those who were released from the “Tagansky” police station. According to them, detainees were summoned in groups of about ten people, handed documents for military registration, and then taken back.

According to “Ostrozhno, Novosti,” even students who had deferments from conscription received these summonses. In addition, one of the publication’s sources stated that several detainees who had voiced their disagreement with the actions of law enforcement were beaten in the police station’s restroom.

In addition, one of the adult detainees was offered a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense. It is unknown whether any of the young men accepted this offer.

At the same time, there has been no official confirmation of any of these reports from the Moscow police.

What the Moscow Police Explained

The Moscow Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed that the raid took place but described it as a preventive measure. According to the official account, law enforcement officers were tasked with maintaining public order, preventing administrative offenses, and curbing the consumption of alcohol in public places.

“On November 7, 2026, officers conducted preventive measures in the city center aimed at maintaining public order and preventing and suppressing administrative offenses, particularly those related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places,” — according to an official statement from the department.

The police also reported that those detained were taken to the Basmanny District Ministry of Internal Affairs station to investigate the circumstances. They promised to take measures against those who violated the law in accordance with established procedures.

Later, some of those detained began to be released from police stations. After the paperwork was completed, the teenagers were handed over to their parents or other legal guardians.

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