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

https://mins.news/en/item/64286

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-18 13:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/as-elections-get-underway-russia-closes-sochi-polling-stations-over-drone-threat/

> 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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