Russia reports mass cyberattacks targeting elections

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The chair of Russia’s Central Election Commission said the attacks appeared to have been carried out by “highly professional, well-coordinated groups using artificial intelligence tools”…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:17:26 UTC.

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  2. Ukraine targets Russia with over 1,000 drones, killing 2 as Moscow holds last day of elections

  3. Russia reports mass cyberattacks targeting elections

  4. Ukrainian drones hit Moscow on last day of Russian elections

  5. Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election, Kremlin set to retain control

  6. Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow

  7. Russia's ruling party on track to win election after Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow

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