Ukraine launches heavy Moscow drone attack as Russia votes

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Russia, targeting Moscow and other areas. According to the Times of India and CBS News, over 1,000 drones were fired, with hundreds targeting Moscow. The attacks caused damage to a Moscow oil refinery and a residential building, killing two people and injuring 20 in the wider Moscow region.

The drone attacks occurred on the third and final day of Russia's parliamentary elections. Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin described the attack as the "largest ever" on the Russian capital, and said 450 drones were destroyed while approaching the city. Russia's defense ministry said 1,100 Ukrainian drones were shot down across the country.

The State Duma vote, Russia's parliamentary election, is likely to see the ruling United Russia party easily retain its dominance, according to CNBC. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attacks aimed to dismantle Russia's energy infrastructure that funds its war campaigns.

Brief written by urgent.news from CNBC, CNBC World, Euromaidan Press, Times of India, CBS News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.