Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow during Russian elections
At least three people were killed and six injured, including two minors, in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region on Sunday, the largest such strike on the Russian capital during the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections. Moscow's mayor said over 1,600 drones were shot down near the capital, with impacts hitting a residential building and an oil refinery. The attack forced the suspension of activity at Moscow airports, diverting around 30 flights to other cities. The elections, which began Friday and end Sunday night, are widely seen as manipulated by the Kremlin, with pacifist opposition banned. Official polls give Putin's United Russia party 47-53% of the vote, despite recent historical lows of 27% amid social discontent over economic issues and war fatigue.