United Russia projected to win parliamentary election as Moscow hit by drone attack

Russia’s ruling United Russia party was projected to secure a decisive victory in the country’s tightly controlled parliamentary elections on Sunday, according to preliminary exit‑poll data released by state media. The vote, described by officials as the first wartime election in decades, concluded after three days of polling across the nation, with authorities emphasizing high turnout and orderly conduct despite ongoing military tensions.

On the final day of voting, Moscow officials reported a large‑scale drone strike launched by Ukraine that struck the capital, killing three people and causing damage to infrastructure. The attack, described as “massive” by Ukrainian sources, marked the most significant assault on the city since the conflict began and underscored the heightened security concerns surrounding the election. Both the projected electoral outcome and the drone incident are expected to shape the political narrative in Russia as it navigates the dual challenges of domestic governance and the continuing war.