Russia claims twin drone attacks on Kremlin, says strike target was Vladimir Putin

Multiple reports coming in claiming that the Kremlin was attacked by two drones last night in a suspected assassination attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia has accused Ukraine of being behind the "planned terrorist attack".

Moscow has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin was unhurt in the "terror attack". 

"Last night, the Kyiv regime attempted to strike the Kremlin presidential residence with UAVs. Two unmanned aerial vehicles were aimed at the Kremlin. As a result of timely actions taken by the military and special services using EW systems, the vehicles were put out of action," Putin's office said.

"As a result of their fall and scattering of fragments, there were no casualties or material damage. President of Russia was not injured as a result of the Ukrainian attack," the statement added.

Moscow mayor Sobyanin said, "Starting from today, drone launches are forbidden in Moscow. Only drones authorized by the government are exempted from the ban."

Russian media outlets said cited officials as saying that the country reserved the right to take retaliatory measures "where and when they see fit".

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