ALBAWABA - The Kremlin reportedly claimed that Ukraine fired two drones towards Russian President Vladimir Putin's residency on Tuesday in an attempt to assassinate the president.
Local media revealed that the Russian government reportedly said: "Two drones targeted the Kremlin, and as a result of the timely measures taken by the army and special services using radar warfare systems, the two drones were disabled."
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Russia further added that the president was not harmed, his schedule did not change, and he continued to work as usual. Moreover, no casualties were reported during the attack nor from the scattering of shrapnel from the drones on the Kremlin.
Alleged footage of the drones attack, which Russia labeled a "planned terrorist act and an attempt to assassinate the head of state", was released, RT added.
Russia affirmed that it reserves the right to take retaliatory measures in response to Kyiv's drone attacks.