Russian Foreign Ministry Praises Election Officials in Drone-Affected Regions
Maria Zakharova said she was "shocked by the courage" of election commission staff working in areas experiencing drone activity.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova praised election commission personnel operating in regions where drones are active, according to TASS. Zakharova's comments appeared to reference officials continuing their work despite security concerns in affected areas.
The statement did not provide specific details about which regions were affected or the scale of drone activity, nor did it clarify the operational context in which election commissions were functioning.
Sources
- Election commissions in regions where drones fly defy “terrorist scum” — Foreign Ministry — TASS (Russia)
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