Kremlin drone attack: Russia accused Ukraine of targeting Putin

Russian authorities accused Ukraine of trying to carry out drone strikes on the Kremlin to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.

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Ukraine denied any involvement and accused Moscow of using the incident as a pretext for escalating attacks in Ukraine.

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Russian air defenses shot down two drones attempting to strike Putin's residence inside the Kremlin walls.

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The Kremlin regarded the actions as a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the president.

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Ukrainian officials rejected the accusation, and the US expressed skepticism about the reports of an attack.

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The Russian government warned of eventual retaliation for the alleged plot.

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