Drones hit Moscow on the final day of elections in Russia.
They publishedDrones Hit Moscow on Final Day of Russian Elections
20 Sept, 09:44ZHundreds of drones targeted Moscow on the final day of Russian elections, with Ukraine claiming use of a new ballistic missile.
21 Sept, 08:17ZDrones hit Moscow on the final day of elections in Russia.
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 20 Sept, 07:17Z
Latest reportThe New York Times · 21 Sept, 08:17Z
Span25 hours · 12.5h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
Drones hit Moscow on the final day of elections in Russia.
Why
The strikes occurred as voting concluded in Russia.
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Coverage over time
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Where the coverage comes from
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Ukraine conducted what Moscow called the largest drone attack on Moscow on Sunday.
- Two people were killed in the Moscow region; a refinery was struck.
- Mayor Sobyanin said over 1,600 drones were shot down since yesterday, 450 near Moscow.
- One drone hit a residential building; no deaths reported from that strike.
- Election-related rhetoric followed, with authorities claiming the attack aimed to disrupt voting.