in the Kremlin declaration“two drones targeted the Kremlin.” They tried to attack the Kremlin residence of the President of Russia – Vladimir Putin was not in the building at that time, he was not injured.
“The devices were disabled as a result of the timely measures taken by the army and special services using radar warfare systems,” the Kremlin’s website said in a statement.
According to the text of the press service, “no loss of life or property damage occurred” as a result of the crash and fragmentation of the drones.
“We consider these actions as a planned terrorist act and an attempt against the president, which was carried out during the 9 May March, on the eve of Victory Day, where foreign guests were also planned to participate,” the Kremlin said in a statement.
It is emphasized that Putin’s work schedule has not changed, and he continues to work as usual.
“The Russian side reserves the right to take retaliatory measures whenever and wherever it sees fit,” the presidential press service said.
Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Vladimir Putin was not at the residence at the time. According to him, the politician today works in his house in Novo-Ogaryovo, near Moscow.
Regarding May 9 and the Victory Parade, Peskov said at a briefing that Russian special forces are doing everything necessary to ensure security on this day.
“Of course, we are aware that there is the Kiev regime, behind which there are some events. <…> terrorist attacks plan to continue its line,” Peskov replied when asked whether the Kremlin expects sabotage on Victory Day.
At the same time, the parade will be held on Red Square, as previously planned. Peskov stressed that the President of the country will participate in it. He added that the special military operation “aims to eliminate the threat” to Russia. In early April, Putin’s spokesman noted that increased security measures would be taken during the Victory Parade.
Shortly before the news of the attack on the Kremlin, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin published A post on the Telegram channel about the introduction of a ban “on the launch of unmanned aerial vehicles in the city of Moscow, with the exception of UAVs used by decisions of state authorities,” from May 3.
“The decision was made to prevent the use of unauthorized drones that could interfere with law enforcement’s work,” the mayor said.
Sobyanin warned that “unauthorized launching of the UAV is a crime and entails administrative and criminal liability.”
The Kremlin did not support or oppose recommendations for launching drones in Moscow, as this issue is within the responsibility of the special services.
“I don’t think we can adequately support or support any recommendation. This can and should be done by our dedicated services. They are the ones who are engaged in maintaining security, maintaining law and order, ”Peskov said.
Kiev denied any involvement in the incident. Press Secretary of the President of Ukraine, Serhiy Nikiforov, said that the country’s authorities “had no knowledge of the so-called night attacks on the Kremlin.”
“As the President has repeatedly stated, [Украины Владимир] “Ukraine is directing all available forces and means not to the attack of others, but to the liberation of its own territory,” said Nikiforov, Zelensky.