Russia says destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones as polling stations open
Summary
Russia said it destroyed more than 350 Ukrainian drones headed for the Moscow region as polling stations opened for the country's parliamentary election. The vote is expected to return Vladimir Putin's United Russia party to power again, with criticism of the war and the election tightly restricted.
Key Points
- Russia said it intercepted and destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones approaching Moscow, including 64 near the capital.
- Polling stations opened for Russia's first parliamentary election since the start of the war in Ukraine.
- The election is expected to be a near-certain victory for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party.
- The 450-seat Duma vote will run until Sunday evening amid tight Kremlin control and little political surprise.
