Ukrainian drones target 16 Russian regions amid elections, Moscow claims

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   Ukrainian Drones Target 16 Russian Regions Amid Elections

   Ukrainian drones targeted 16 Russian regions in a massive barrage coinciding with the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections. Moscow officials stated that two people were killed in the attacks on the Moscow region. A major oil refinery supplying a large portion of the capital's fuel caught fire after a drone strike. The aerial assault also disrupted civil aviation, causing more than 400 flight delays or cancellations at airports serving Moscow. Early results from the country's election commission indicate that the main Kremlin party is dominating the tightly controlled vote.

   Why it matters

   The aerial strikes occurred as voters cast ballots on the final day of Russia's first wartime parliamentary election, from which a political party calling for peace was excluded. The campaign has seen continuous combat activity with no let up in fighting between Russia and Ukraine. The targeting of critical infrastructure near the capital highlights the expanding scope of drone operations during high-profile political events.

   What is confirmed

   • Ukrainian drones targeted 16 Russian regions during parliamentary elections.
   • Two people were killed in a massive Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, according to Russia.
   • A Moscow oil refinery supplying 40% of the city's fuel caught fire after a drone attack.
   • More than 400 flights were delayed or canceled at airports serving Moscow amid the drone attack.
   • Early results released by Russia's election commission show the main Kremlin party dominating the parliamentary vote.

   What to watch next

   • Official casualty updates and damage assessments from the targeted regions
   • Final certified results from Russia's election commission
   • Further statements from Moscow regarding air defense responses
   Sources used for this update (10)

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