Ukraine launches heavy Moscow drone attack as Russia votes
The State Duma vote, the first since Russia launched its full-scale war in Ukraine, is likely to see the ruling United Russia party easily retain its dominance.
TL;DR
- Moscow experienced its largest drone attack to date, coinciding with the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections.
- The drone strikes resulted in two deaths in the Moscow region and two in the Russian-held part of Ukraine's Kherson region.
- A facility at a Moscow oil refinery was damaged in the attack.
- President Putin has framed the election as a test of support for the war in Ukraine.
- The ruling United Russia party is expected to retain its dominance in the State Duma.
- Authorities reported cyberattacks on an online voting system in Moscow.
- Kyiv has dismissed the Russian elections as a 'pseudo election' and is operating under martial law.
- Most anti-war candidates were barred from the ballot, with harsh penalties for dissent.
- The Kremlin views national unity and censorship as necessary during the 'special military operation'.