Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of attempting a drone strike on the Kremlin
Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to kill Vladimir Putin with Kremlin drone strike | Russia | The Guardian
The Kremlin said two drones had been used in the alleged attack, but had been disabled by Russian defences.
In a statement published on its website, the Kremlin stated it considered the attack a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the president of the Russian Federation.
“Two unmanned aerial vehicles were aimed at the Kremlin. As a result of timely actions taken by the military and special services with the use of radar warfare systems, the vehicles were put out of action,” the Kremlin press service said.
“There were no victims and material damage,” the Kremlin said adding that “the Russian side reserves the right to take retaliatory measures where and when it sees fit”.
“The president was not hurt as a result of the terrorist attack,” the Kremlin said.
Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said Putin was not in the Kremlin at the time of the alleged strike. Peskov added that Putin would spend the day at the Novo-Ogoryovo state residence outside Moscow.
One unverified video circulating on social media showed what appeared to be smoke coming out of the Kremlin overnight. A second appeared to show fire on one the rooftop buildings inside the Kremlin.
Ukraine has so far not commented on the claim.
