Russia holds Duma elections amid Ukrainian drone barrage on Moscow

Russia began three-day parliamentary elections for 450 Duma seats as Ukraine launched 350 drones at the Moscow region, marking a significant escalation in attacks on the capital during a sensitive political period. The scale of the drone assault, if confirmed, would be among the largest on Moscow, potentially disrupting the electoral process and signaling Kyiv's intent to target Russia's political legitimacy. The outcome of the elections is largely predetermined, but the timing and intensity of the drone campaign add a new dimension to the conflict.