The Kremlin has called it a “planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the President of the Russian Federation.
(Photo: RT news)
The Kremlin further said that Putin was not injured and no material damage was reported to the buildings
Smoke was seen over Kremlin after drones allegedly launched by Ukraine were shot down last night.
The Kremlin, a fortified complex in the center of Moscow, serves as the official residence of the Russian president.
Russia claimed that it shot down two drones launched by Ukraine and accused Kyiv of attempting to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.
#WATCH | Russia today alleged that there were attempts by Ukraine to assassinate President Putin, saying it was a “terrorist attack” while claiming it shot down drones over the residence of Putin: RT news(Video: Russia’s RT news) pic.twitter.com/tiXGUoLREi
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2023
The Kremlin has called it a “planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the President of the Russian Federation”.
The Kremlin said, “Two unmanned vehicles were aimed at the Kremlin… the devices were put out of action.”
According to Russian media, two unidentified drones were targeted at the Kremlin last night.“As a result of their fall and scattering of fragments, there were no victims and material damage. President of Russia was not injured as a result of Ukrainian attack” – Putin’s office… pic.twitter.com/w7Bv1jQzYk
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) May 3, 2023
It reportedly said that two drones, used in the alleged attack, were disabled by Russian defences.
The Kremlin further said that Putin was not injured and no material damage was reported to the buildings.
Reacting for the first time to Russia’s claims, Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko said, “I can’t say anything on the Kremlin claims. It can be Russian propaganda.”
(With inputs from AFP, Reuters)
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