"Ukraine Targets Russian Cities and Refineries Amid Presidential Vote"

Ukraine launched missile strikes on a Russian border region, killing two people and setting an oil refinery ablaze, as President Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv of trying to disrupt the ongoing presidential election. The conflict has overshadowed the election, which is expected to secure Putin another six years in power. The Kremlin is aiming for high voter turnout to demonstrate unity, while facing cyberattacks and sporadic protests.