Drones hit Moscow on the final day of elections in Russia.

SourcesSouth China Morning Post07:17 UTCThe New York Times09:44 UTC21 SepSave

Key points

From South China Morning Post’s report

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.

Why it matters. The strikes occurred as voting concluded in Russia.

What to watch. Watch for official reports on damage, casualties, and responsibility.

Coverage

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07:17

“Ukraine pummels Moscow with drones on last day of Russian election”

Key points from South China Morning Post

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.

SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post

09:44

“Hundreds of Drones Target Moscow on Final Day of Russian Elections”

SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times

08:17

“Drones Hit Moscow on Final Day of Russian Elections”

SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

07:17

SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Ukraine pummels Moscow with drones on last day of Russian election”

Key points from South China Morning Post

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.

09:44

SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“Hundreds of Drones Target Moscow on Final Day of Russian Elections”

08:17

SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“Drones Hit Moscow on Final Day of Russian Elections”

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