Ukraine fires drone barrage as Russia launches elections
Summary
Ukraine launched more than 350 drones targeting Moscow and other Russian regions as Russia held parliamentary elections during the war. Russia’s voting included only pro-war parties, while Ukraine continued attacks on military and economic sites inside Russia and Russian-controlled areas.Key Facts
- Ukraine fired over 350 drones at Moscow and other areas on the first day of Russia’s three-day parliamentary vote.
- The Russian elections are the first since the war began and only include parties supporting the war.
- The opposition party, Yabloko, which opposes the conflict, was banned from the ballot in August.
- Moscow said most drones were destroyed before reaching the city, with 64 shot down close to Moscow.
- Ukrainian forces attacked an oil refinery in Yaroslavl and a military airfield in Rostov, damaging aircraft.
- Russia continued air strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure, including a logistics hub near Odesa and a cargo vessel at Chornomorsk port.
- A Russian drone attack injured five people, including children, in the Kyiv region.
- Russia targeted drone factories and a data center near Kyiv used for military server operations.
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