Russia Accuses Ukraine of Attempting to Kill Putin in Kremlin 'Drone Attack'

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Vladimir Putin
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The Facts

  • Russia on Wednesday accused Ukraine of launching an attempted drone attack on the Kremlin residence, stating: "We consider these actions to be a planned terrorist attack and attempt on the life of the President."

  • The statement from Russia's presidential press service said: "Two unmanned aerial vehicles targeted the Kremlin. Timely action by the military and special services involving radar systems enabled them to disable the devices. They crashed in the Kremlin grounds, scattering fragments without causing any casualties or damage."

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The Spin

Pro-Russia narrative

This was a Ukrainian act of terrorism that tried to assassinate Russia's leader. Russia reserves the right to respond to this attack as it sees fit.

TASS

Pro-Ukraine narrative

Ukraine has nothing to do with the attacks on the Kremlin. Ukraine is focused on deploying its forces and capabilities to liberate its own territories, rather than attack the territories of another country.

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