Russian media began the day with extensive coverage of the Moldovan parliamentary elections, with initial reports conflicting on whether the opposition or the pro-European ruling party secured a victory. Simultaneously, Russian air defense claimed to have downed 84 Ukrainian drones overnight. By early morning, the focus shifted dramatically to a Ukrainian drone attack in the Moscow region, which resulted in two fatalities, identified as a child and an adult. This attack remained a prominent story throughout the day, with detailed accounts of the casualties. Midday reports centered on President Putin's decree initiating the autumn military conscription, aiming to draft 135,000 individuals. Later in the day, Russian forces reportedly took control of Kirovsk in the DPR, and news regarding alleged irregularities in the Moldovan elections continued. The day concluded with Putin congratulating Russians on the "Day of Reunification" with new regions.