On Wednesday morning, the Russian government alleged that two Ukrainian drones had been aimed at the Kremlin, claiming to have successfully fended off the attack against the heart of the Russian state. However, Ukraine has not yet claimed responsibility, and Russia has not offered any concrete evidence of the incident.
A video appeared, allegedly taken immediately after the attack of two drones on the Kremlin. Moment of impact pic.twitter.com/fI41gGaIV7
— Spriter (@Spriter99880) May 3, 2023
Several videos circulating on social media seem to show the attack and its aftermath, with one drone apparently being intercepted over the roof of a government building. Only one video has been semi-officially acknowledged by the Russian government, showing a column of smoke rising above the Kremlin. No one was injured, and no damage to buildings was reported.
Footage of drone attack on Putin’s residence. pic.twitter.com/83wLF1jDlD
— SweetPeaBelle (@SweetPeaBell326) May 3, 2023
The Kremlin has called this “a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the President of the Russian Federation, carried out on the eve of Victory Day, the May 9 Parade, at which the presence of foreign guests is also planned.” The Russian government reserves the right to take retaliatory measures, but Ukraine has denied any involvement in the incident.
The incident follows a string of reported drone strikes and sabotage incidents inside Russia in the lead-up to May 9, when Russia celebrates the Soviet victory in World War II with a massive military parade on Red Square.
While the Russian government has claimed to have successfully fended off the attack, it has not offered any concrete evidence to support its allegations. As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate, this incident highlights the fragile state of the two nations’ relationship.
BREAKING
Russia says Ukraine tried to assassinate Putin with a double drone strike at the Kremlin in what they consider a planned terrorist attack.
Putin is safe. pic.twitter.com/NMPoCpUvt9
— Stew Peters (@realstewpeters) May 3, 2023
To Sum It All Up:
- The Russian government alleged that two Ukrainian drones had been aimed at the Kremlin, but Ukraine denies involvement and Russia has not offered any concrete evidence.
- No one was injured, and no damage to buildings was reported.
- The incident highlights the fragile state of the relationship between Russia and Ukraine.
Want to know more?
- Kremlin drone attack: Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to assassinate Putin – BBC
- Russia claims Ukraine drone attack on Kremlin was Putin assassination attempt – USA Today
- Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to kill Putin with Kremlin drone strike – Guardian
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