The air defense of Russia shot down two drones headed for the Kremlinwith the purported intent of attempt on the president’s life Vladimir Putin. Russia attributes the attack to Ukrainewhose presidency denied any involvement.

“Two drones targeting the Kremlin” were knocked out “thanks to the use of radar systems,” Russian spokesmen said, according to the Tass agency. “We consider these actions to be an attempted planned terrorist act and an attempt on the President’s life.they added.

As a security measure The Kremlin has banned the use of drones in the capital Moscow.. “The decision was made to prevent unauthorized use of UAVs that would hinder the work of the security services,” Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobinian told Telegram.

Next to the Kremlin in the center of Moscow is a “Drone Prohibited Zone” sign. Photo: NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA / AFP

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s presidential adviser Mikhailo Podoliak assured that “Ukraine has nothing to do with drone attacks on the Kremlin”.

“Such information presented by Russia should be regarded solely as an attempt to prepare a context” that could serve as an excuse “for a large-scale terrorist attack in Ukraine,” Podoliak said.

An attack on the Kremlin “would incite Russia to even more radical actions against our civilian population,” added the president’s adviser Volodimir Zelensky.