Moscow: Russia announced on Saturday that Moscow's electronic voting system experienced a significant cyberattack overnight as the nation conducted its second day of a three-day parliamentary election, state news agency TASS reported. Despite the attack, the Central Election Commission chief, Ella Pamfilova, confirmed that the system remained operational, ensuring uninterrupted voting in Moscow.

According to Anadolu Agency, Pamfilova emphasized that all attacks were successfully repelled and the system's security measures ensured continuous operation. She stated, "The Moscow system was under a very powerful and continued attack throughout the night. This attack is ongoing and it is very large-scale and intense."

The voting process, which began on Friday, involves the election of all 450 members of the State Duma. Voters are choosing representatives through party lists for 225 seats and single-member constituencies for the remaining 225 seats. Additionally, citizens are participating in local elections, including electing governors and regional legislatures.

A total of eleven parties are vying for positions in the parliamentary elections, with the ruling United Russia party and four other parties currently holding seats in the lower house among the competitors. The election process is set to conclude on Sunday, with over 111 million eligible voters expected to cast their ballots.