Russia says it will step up strikes on Kyiv after Ukrainian drone attacks during elections
The Russian defence ministry announced that its forces will intensify high-precision attacks on military targets in Kyiv in retaliation for Ukrainian drone strikes linked to the parliamentary vote.
Following a series of Ukrainian drone assaults that occurred amid the country's legislative elections, Russia's defence ministry warned that it will increase the frequency and precision of its strikes on Kyiv. The ministry said the attacks are a response to what it described as Ukrainian attacks on civilian sites inside Russia. It pledged to focus on military objectives within the Ukrainian capital using high-accuracy weapons. The statement framed the escalation as a defence of Russian citizens' democratic expression.
Why it matters
The pledge signals a possible surge in violence around Kyiv, raising regional security risks during Ukraine's election period.
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