(RepublicanWire.org) – The Kremlin is claiming that an audacious attack by two drones was carried out on Wednesday night with the aim of assassinating Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the country’s presidential administration.
Describing the incident as a “planned terrorist attack” and “assassination attempt on the president of Russia,” the Kremlin is now threatening to take “retaliatory measures.”
The attack reportedly took place on Wednesday at around 2 a.m. local time, with residents in Moscow reporting two explosions and a subsequent power outage. Footage captured by locals shows smoke filling the sky over the Kremlin. The Russian government has alleged that the attack was orchestrated by Ukraine, with both drones having been destroyed before they could cause any harm. No injuries have been reported.
The timing of the reported drone strike, which took place just days before Russia’s Victory Day parade on Red Square, has raised concerns about the potential for further drone attacks. To guard against such a reoccurrence, Putin has ordered patrols on the streets of Moscow in search of any bombs or drones ahead of the event.
The reported drone strike follows upon Russia launching missile attacks on Kyiv in late April. Ukrainian defenses activated air defense systems and issued air raid alerts. Explosions were heard in the region, prompting the Kyiv regional administration to issue a message on Telegram stating, “Air defenses are at work!”
