Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin’s residence as Moscow doubles down
Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin’s residence as Moscow doubles down
Moscow accuses Kyiv of striking Putin’s residence; Kyiv dismisses the claim as a Kremlin fabrication amid rising tensions.
Moscow on Monday issued a stark claim: Ukrainian drones targeted Vladimir Putin’s residence in northern Russia. The Kremlin said the strike was an attempt to intimidate the Russian leadership, though independent verification remained unavailable and Kyiv dismissed the allegation as an unfounded fabrication.
Kyiv quickly rejected the accusation. President Zelensky and his advisers called the claim a typical Kremlin lie, arguing there is no credible evidence of an attack on the president’s home and warning that such remarks are used to justify tougher positions in negotiations.
The dispute surfaces as both sides trade accusations in a war of words that has shown little appetite for concessions. Western governments have urged restraint while calling for verifiable information rather than rhetoric.
In a separate development, Moscow released footage it said shows its Oreshnik missiles being moved into Belarus and entering active service. The defence ministries described the launch as part of a broader deterrence posture along NATO borders, noting the weapons have a speed faster than Mach 10 and a range of about 5,500 kilometers.
Analysts say the claims, if true, would complicate any future peace talks and increase the risk of miscalculation. They also emphasise that confirmation from independent sources is essential before weighing the claims.
For now, the conflict remains high-stakes and hard to assess from outside, with both sides accusing the other of fabrications while international actors call for de-escalation.
