Kremlin drone attack
On 3 May 2023, amidst the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, two explosive drones allegedly targeted the Kremlin in Moscow and were shot down. President Vladimir Putin was not present in the building at the time and no one was injured in the incident.
| Kremlin drone attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of the 2022–23 Western Russia attacks of the Russian invasion of Ukraine | |
Footage of the incident | |
| Location | Senate Palace, Kremlin, Moscow, Russia |
| Date | 3 May 2023 02:27 and 02:43 (UTC+03:00) |
| Target | Kremlin |
Attack type | Drone attack |
| Deaths | None |
| Injured | None |
| Perpetrators | Disputed |
The Kremlin accused Ukraine of perpetrating the incident and called it an "act of terrorism" and an assassination attempt. Ukrainian officials denied involvement, while U.S. officials said it was likely that a Ukrainian intelligence or special military unit was behind the attack.
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