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WorldRussia closes Sochi polling stations over drone threat as elections begin

Voting in Russia’s State Duma election was suspended in Sochi on Sept. 18 after local authorities cited the threat of a Ukrainian drone attack. Election officials, observers and voters were moved to shelters until the threat was lifted. The three-day elections also cover regional governors and parliaments.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-09-18 13:14Original

Russia closes Sochi polling stations over drone threat as elections begin
Russia closes Sochi polling stations over drone threat as elections beginWorld