Russia says Ukraine launched drone attacks on final day of presidential vote

According to the Defence Ministry, two drones were shot down over the Kaluga region, just south of the Russian capital, and four in the Yaroslavl region, northeast of Moscow

Photo released by Belgorod region governor Vyacheslav Gladkov’s telegram channel on March 16 shows broken and burned cars after shelling from the Ukrainian side in Belgorod, Russia (AP Images)

Ukraine launched a new wave of attacks inside Russian territory, according to local officials, as Russians cast ballots on the final day of a presidential vote set to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule for another six years.

Authorities said at least two people were killed, including a teenager.