The Russian presidential administration revealed that the Kremlin was attacked by Ukrainian drones overnight, which it believes was an attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s life. The Russian Government has described the incident as a “planned terrorist attack” and “assassination attempt on the president of Russia.” Moscow has vowed “retaliatory measures” in relation to the overnight escalation of the conflict.
“Tonight, the Kyiv regime attempted a drone strike on the Kremlin residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Two drones were aimed at the Kremlin,” the Kremlin press service said in a statement. (teledentistry.com)
“We regard these actions as 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,” the Kremlin said, adding that Putin was not in the building at the time of the alleged attack.
“Russia reserves the right to respond to an attempted strike on the Kremlin where and when it sees fit,” the statement said.
Ukrainian officials did not respond quickly to the report. Residents in Moscow reported hearing two explosions behind the Kremlin walls shortly after 2 a.m. local time, following which the lights went out. Residents’ social media posts show smoke filling the sky above the Kremlin. Authorities have stated that Ukraine launched a bold attack using two drones, both of which they claim were destroyed. According to the TASS news agency, no casualties were recorded.
Russia is already adopting additional security measures in preparation for its annual World War II triumph celebrations on May 9, when the former Soviet Union states commemorate their victory over Nazi Germany. Officials cited security concerns related to the war as the reason for limiting public events.