Ukraine strikes seven polling stations in Bryansk region, election chief says

September 20, 2026 at 09:03 PM1 min

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Ukraine's armed forces struck buildings housing seven precinct election commissions in Russia's Bryansk region during early voting, regional election chief Elena Annenkova said. Staff were evacuated to reserve premises and no injuries were reported. The attack came as Russia holds State Duma elections from September 18 to 20.

Key Facts

Seven buildings housing precinct election commissions in Bryansk region's border areas were damaged in the attack, according to regional election commission head Elena Annenkova.
The seven buildings contained 18 precinct election commissions, Annenkova said.
No injuries were reported, and staff were evacuated to reserve buildings.
Voting in border areas was held in a reduced format until 15:00 Moscow time for security reasons.
Russia is holding State Duma elections from September 18 to 20, 2026, and Bryansk region is also electing its governor.

The Attack

Ukraine's armed forces attacked Bryansk region during the early voting period, regional election commission head Elena Annenkova said. Seven buildings of precinct election commissions in border areas were damaged, she said. Staff were evacuated to reserve buildings, and no injuries were reported. The seven buildings housed 18 precinct election commissions.

Election Context

Russia is holding State Duma elections from September 18 to 20, 2026. Bryansk region is also electing its governor. Voting in border areas was held in a reduced format until 15:00 Moscow time for security reasons. Annenkova said the priority was the health and lives of people.

Recent Attacks

This was not the first attack on the region in recent days. Earlier, a Ukrainian drone struck a local agricultural enterprise, injuring three employees and damaging a grain storage facility. In a repeat attack, the head of Starodubsky municipal district administration, Alexander Podolny, was injured.