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Hundreds of drones target Moscow on last day of voting in Russia’s parliamentary election

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A large-scale drone attack targeted Moscow and its surrounding regions on the final day of Russia’s parliamentary elections. Russian authorities reported that at least two people were killed and a major oil refinery sustained damage during the barrage. Moscow officials stated that 1,600 drones were intercepted in total, characterizing the event as an unprecedented assault.

Russian authorities have officially accused Ukraine of orchestrating the attack to disrupt the electoral process. The incident marks a significant escalation in hostilities during the voting period, highlighting the ongoing impact of the conflict on domestic Russian infrastructure and political stability.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Al Jazeera Highlights accusations of election interference and the unprecedented scale of interception.
The Guardian World Focuses on the tactical impact, including specific damage to oil infrastructure.
Read the full story at the source Al Jazeera · QA
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