Putin Not Injured In Drone Attack, Says Russia: What We Know
A video circulating on Russian social media appeared to show a plume of smoke over the Kremlin.
Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of attacking the Kremlin with drones overnight in a failed bid to kill President Vladimir Putin, according to the state-run RIA news agency.
1. The Kremlin said it considered the attack to be a "planned terrorist action", RIA reported.
2. It said two drones had been used in the alleged attack, but had been disabled by Russian defences.
3. Putin was not injured, and there was no material damage to the Kremlin buildings, the Kremlin said.
4. A video circulating on Russian social media appeared to show a plume of smoke over the Kremlin.
5. Moscow's mayor announced a ban on unauthorised drone flights over the Russian capital.
Here's what we know about the incident:
1. The Kremlin said it considered the attack to be a "planned terrorist action", RIA reported.
2. It said two drones had been used in the alleged attack, but had been disabled by Russian defences.
3. Putin was not injured, and there was no material damage to the Kremlin buildings, the Kremlin said.
4. A video circulating on Russian social media appeared to show a plume of smoke over the Kremlin.
5. Moscow's mayor announced a ban on unauthorised drone flights over the Russian capital.
