Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Moscow during Russian election

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Russian officials report that Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and surrounding areas on the final day of Russia’s parliamentary elections, describing it as the biggest assault of its kind on the capital to date.[3] According to Moscow’s mayor, the drones targeted the city and critical infrastructure including an oil refinery, with at least two fatalities reported in the wider region and authorities alleging the strikes were aimed at disrupting the nationwide vote.[3] The incident underscores a significant escalation in Ukraine’s campaign to hit targets deep inside Russia at a politically sensitive moment, potentially challenging the Kremlin’s ability to project normalcy and security during the election period.[3] This attack coincides with nearly 130 heads of state gathering at the United Nations amid mounting concerns that the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are destabilizing the post–World War II global order and testing the capacity of international institutions to respond effectively.[3][4] Markets and security services across Europe and beyond are closely watching the situation, as further cross-border strikes or retaliatory moves could widen the conflict’s impact on energy infrastructure, cyber security and regional stability.[3]

Sources: Reuters, BBC, Euronews