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Russia votes in wartime election as drones strike Moscow

Ukraine fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including approximately 450 targeting Moscow, during the final day of the country's first wartime parliamentary election. Moscow's mayor reported damage to an oil refinery. While the Kremlin is expected to dominate the election results, Russian exiles and antiwar voices attempted to voice dissent. Separately, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Russia has targeted France with hybrid attacks as the threat environment changes.

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  • ✓ Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia.
  • ✓ Approximately 450 drones targeted Moscow.
  • ✓ The drone strikes occurred on the final day of Russia's first wartime parliamentary election.
  • ✓ Russian exiles cast votes to express dissent against Putin and the war.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 7 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Ukrainian forces launched their largest drone attack on Moscow to date during the final day of parliamentary voting.

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  1. Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow during Russian wartime election

    Ukraine fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including approximately 450 targeting Moscow, during the final day of the country's first wartime parliamentary election. Moscow's mayor reported damage to an oil refinery. While the Kremlin is expected to dominate the election results, Russian exiles and antiwar voices attempted to voice dissent. Separately, French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Russia has targeted France with hybrid attacks as the threat environment changes.

    Why it matters

    These elections serve as a test of domestic support for the ongoing war in Ukraine. The timing of the drone strikes coincides with the conclusion of the voting period.

    What is confirmed

    • Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia.
    • Approximately 450 drones targeted Moscow.
    • The drone strikes occurred on the final day of Russia's first wartime parliamentary election.
    • Russian exiles cast votes to express dissent against Putin and the war.

    Still unconfirmed

    • An oil refinery in Moscow was damaged in the attack.
    • Russia targeted France with hybrid attacks.

    What to watch next

    • Official results of the parliamentary election
    • Confirmation of damage to Moscow energy infrastructure
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. Sky News — Ukraine war latest: Russia targeted France with hybrid attacks, Macron says - as he warns of changing threat
    2. Reuters — Russian election, cast as test of support for Ukraine war, enters final day
    3. The New York Times — Russia Barred Their Party, but These Antiwar Voices Are Still Standing
    4. Reuters — Russian exiles cast votes to voice dissent to Putin and Ukraine war
    5. AP News — Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election with Kremlin dominance all but assured
    6. www.yahoo.com — Ukraine launches ‘largest ever’ drone attack on Moscow
    7. www.khaama.com — Russian Officials Say Ukraine Launched Largest Drone Attack on Moscow Since War Began
    8. www.wwaytv3.com — Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including ‘largest ever’ attack on Moscow
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