Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack to assassinate Putin; Kyiv denies involvement
Ukraine denies Russian claim Kyiv sent drones to hit Kremlin
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03-05-2023 : Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated as Moscow accused Kyiv of attempting to assassinate President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack on Wednesday night. The Russian authorities claim that two unmanned aerial vehicles targeted the Kremlin residence, but were disabled by the military and security forces before any damage was done. Russia called the alleged attack a “terrorist act” and promised retaliation. Kyiv vehemently denied any involvement, with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating that his country only fights on its own territory.
The incident occurred ahead of Victory Day, the 9 May Parade, adding to the significance of the situation. Video footage on some Russian social media sites showed smoke over central Moscow in the early hours of Wednesday. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin issued a ban on using drones in the Russian capital, with an exception for drones launched by authorities.
