Russia has officially stated it stopped two drone attacks on Vladimir Putin’s presidential home overnight. The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for what it called a „terrorist act”.
Russian military and security forces disabled the drones before they could strike, and thus there were no injured victims.
Moscow residents however had reported hearing two explosions behind Kremlin walls shortly after 2 a.m. local time, after which the lights went out. Footage shared by residents in a local Telegram channel captured the incident, as smoke was seen filling the sky above the Kremlin.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin was not at the presidential residence at the time.
The incident comes just days before Russia’s main Victory Day parade on Red Square, an event that authorities reportedly fear could be disrupted by drone attacks. Independent Russian media reported last week that utility workers have been ordered to patrol the streets of Moscow in search of any bombs or drones ahead of the event.
The Kremlin of course said Russia reserved the right to retaliate – suggesting Moscow might use the alleged attack to further escalate its war in Ukraine.
