United Russia wins the parliamentary election on the day Ukraine launches its largest drone attack on Moscow
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TurkeyAnkara is first taking note of the unprecedented scale of the Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, which occurred on the same day as the Russian legislative election, more so than the announced victory of United Russia.
What each one tells
opposition
UkraineKyiv claims to have dealt the most severe blow ever to Russia's oil industry, including a ballistic Pelican missile, on the same day the Russian authorities held an election with no real opposition.
- Turkey
Security
the reports reiterate the Russian reading of the attack as a deliberate attempt to disrupt the vote, with no mention of a Ukrainian claim detailing its objectives.
What the account puts first
UkraineCapacity
the coverage details the arsenal engaged weapon by weapon, more so than the confirmed damage on the Russian side.
Omission of confirmed losses on the Russian side
Sobianine's statement that the attack resulted in no casualties is repeated without mention of independent verification.
Relying on presidential statements
the military account relies heavily on Volodymyr Zelensky's social media posts, which are repeated as is.
- Turkey
Reliance on Russian authorities
the account of damage and casualties relies exclusively on statements from the Mayor of Moscow and the regional governor, with no Ukrainian or independent source cited.
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Turkey onlyUkrainethis perspective does not carry this information
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United Russia score (partial CEC results)
% of votes
only one reports it57.5%
this press does not report this figure
United Russia score (VCIOM exit-poll)
% of votes
this press does not report this figure
450
Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow
drones
same figure450