Mass drone attack hits Moscow on final day of Russian parliamentary election

Ukraine carried out what Moscow’s mayor Sergei Sobyanin called the largest‑ever drone assault on the Russian capital on Sunday, targeting the city in an effort to interfere with the final day of the country’s parliamentary election. The operation, launched by Ukrainian forces, involved a coordinated swarm of unmanned aerial vehicles that were intercepted by Russian air defenses, resulting in limited damage and no reported casualties. Authorities described the attack as unsuccessful in achieving its objective of disrupting the voting process, which continues across the nation.

President Vladimir Putin has framed the parliamentary vote as a referendum on public support for Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing its political significance. As the election proceeds, officials are monitoring security and turnout while emphasizing the legitimacy of the results. The incident underscores the heightened tensions surrounding the election and the broader conflict between the two countries.