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Hundreds of Drones Target Moscow on Final Day of Russian Elections

Ukraine conducted its largest drone attack on Moscow on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, deploying over 1,000 drones across Russia and hundreds specifically toward the capital. The strikes targeted oil and logistics facilities, including an oil refinery. Reports on casualties vary, with some sources citing two deaths and others claiming four. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the use of missiles and drones, including the debut of a homemade Pelican ballistic missile. Meanwhile, election officials announced that the Kremlin's main party has retained its parliamentary majority.

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  • ✓ Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, with hundreds targeting Moscow.
  • ✓ The attack occurred on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections.
  • ✓ The strikes targeted oil and logistics facilities, including an oil refinery.
  • ✓ The Kremlin's main party retained its majority in parliament.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Ukraine deployed a new homemade Pelican ballistic missile during the largest drone strike on Moscow since the war began.

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  1. Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow during Russian elections

    Ukraine conducted its largest drone attack on Moscow on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, deploying over 1,000 drones across Russia and hundreds specifically toward the capital. The strikes targeted oil and logistics facilities, including an oil refinery. Reports on casualties vary, with some sources citing two deaths and others claiming four. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the use of missiles and drones, including the debut of a homemade Pelican ballistic missile. Meanwhile, election officials announced that the Kremlin's main party has retained its parliamentary majority.

    Why it matters

    This attack coincides with the conclusion of Russia's first wartime parliamentary vote. The use of new weaponry like the Pelican missile indicates an evolution in Ukrainian long-range strike capabilities.

    What is confirmed

    • Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, with hundreds targeting Moscow.
    • The attack occurred on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections.
    • The strikes targeted oil and logistics facilities, including an oil refinery.
    • The Kremlin's main party retained its majority in parliament.
    • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that missiles and drones were used in the attack.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Four people were killed in the attack.
    • Two people were killed in the attack.

    What to watch next

    • Verification of the total death toll from independent sources
    • Official Russian military response to the use of the Pelican missile
    • Detailed results of the parliamentary election vote counts
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. bbc.com — Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, says Russia
    2. CNN — Moscow targeted by ‘massive drone attack’ on day three of Russia’s parliamentary election
    3. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Ukrainian drones and missiles target Moscow, oil refinery in deadly attack: Officials
    4. The New York Times — Hundreds of Drones Target Moscow on Final Day of Russian Elections
    5. Fox News — Ukraine targets Russia with over 1,000 drones, killing 2 as Moscow holds last day of elections
    6. Newser — Ukraine Launches Biggest Drone Attack Yet on Moscow
    7. Yahoo — Ukrainian drones hit Moscow on last day of Russian elections
    8. post-gazette.com — Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow
    9. www.hngn.com — Ukraine Hits Moscow With Largest Drone Attack as Russia Ends Vote
    10. www.sbs.com.au — Ukraine launches 'largest ever' drone attack on Moscow on final day of Russian elections
    11. www.lbc.co.uk — Ukraine fires new homemade Pelican ballistic missile in largest attack on Moscow as Russian election polls closed
    12. www.news4jax.com — Main Kremlin party keeps control of Russia’s parliament after a carefully orchestrated vote
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