Live: Putin's party dominates in elections, Moscow vows revenge after massive drone attack
Russian President Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country's parliamentary elections, marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes, according to results published by state media early Monday. Meanwhile, Moscow has vowed to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to the massive drone attack on the Russian capital. Follow our liveblog…
Ukraine launched a massive drone and missile assault on Moscow and its surrounding region on Sunday, according to BBC. Russian authorities reported extensive air defense activity and damage around the capital. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that 450 drones targeted the city, hitting the main oil refinery and a residential building.
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine had struck a key Russian oil facility and a logistics site with drones and missiles, causing significant financial damage to the war effort. European intelligence officials suggest Russia might test NATO within months, not years. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price dropped by 1.74% to $93.60, reflecting the impact of the attack on the oil market.
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