Hundreds of Ukrainian drones target Moscow on first day of Russian legislative elections
Moscow's mayor reports 350 drones detected overnight, most of which were intercepted, as Russia's legislative and local elections open
Russian air defenses detected approximately 350 Ukrainian drones heading toward Moscow overnight Thursday to Friday, according to statements from Moscow's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, as reported by France 24. This wave of attacks coincides with the first day of legislative and local elections being held in Russia.
According to information relayed by Moscow's mayor, most of the aircraft were destroyed before reaching their targets, including 64 drones intercepted as they approached the Russian capital. A precise tally of damage or any potential casualties has not been released at this stage.
This drone offensive comes amid persistent tensions between Russia and Ukraine as the conflict continues after several years. France 24 notes it is following the situation live, without providing further details at this stage about the exact circumstances of the attack or any possible claim of responsibility from the Ukrainian side.
The conduct of Russia's legislative and local elections, which opened Friday, does not appear to have been immediately affected by this incident, according to initial available information. No official reaction from Kyiv or Moscow beyond the mayor's statements has so far been reported.
Sources
- En direct : des centaines de drones visent Moscou au premier jour des législatives russes — France 24 — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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