### [2026-09-19](/feed/2026/09/19/index.md)

##### 2026 Russian legislative election
# Russian election commission chairperson Ella Pamfilova reports cyberattacks targeting Russia's online voting system during the second day of the parliamentary election and says they are repelled. The Minkomsvyaz separately reports thwarting a sabotage attempt on Far Eastern communication lines. 




### Sources:

1. [ABC News Australia](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-19/russia-reports-cyberattacks-during-election/107172738)

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