Russian authorities have claimed that Ukrainian drones were launched with the intention of targeting President Vladimir Putin’s official residence, describing the alleged incident as a serious escalation in the ongoing conflict. Officials said evidence related to the drone operation will be shared with the United States.
According to Russian news agencies, authorities stated that data recovered from the intercepted drones has been successfully decoded. The information reportedly indicates that the intended target was a presidential residence located in the Novgorod region of northern Russia. Russian officials added that the collected evidence would be presented to international partners, including the United States, to support their claims.
The allegations come amid heightened tensions between Moscow and Kyiv, as well as ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Western nations. Russian officials argue that such actions, if confirmed, represent a direct threat to the country’s leadership and national security.
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had earlier made similar claims, stating that Ukraine attempted to strike President Putin’s official residence in the Novgorod area. Lavrov warned that such actions could significantly alter Moscow’s negotiating position in any future peace talks.
Lavrov further alleged that Ukraine used as many as 91 long-range drones in the attempted attack. He described the operation as a reckless act and cautioned that it would not go unanswered. Russian officials have repeatedly emphasized that attacks on high-profile targets could lead to stronger military or political responses.
The Kremlin has not disclosed detailed technical information about how the drones were intercepted or neutralized, citing security reasons. However, officials stressed that Russian air defense systems remain on high alert amid an increase in drone activity across several regions.
On the other side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected the accusations, calling them fabricated and politically motivated. He accused Russia of spreading propaganda to justify further strikes on Ukraine and to undermine ongoing peace efforts involving the United States.
Zelensky said Moscow was attempting to create a pretext for intensifying military operations while also trying to derail diplomatic channels aimed at de-escalation. Ukrainian officials have consistently denied targeting civilian or symbolic political sites inside Russia, maintaining that their military actions are defensive in nature.
Independent verification of the claims has not been possible, and no evidence has been publicly released so far. International observers note that accusations and counter-accusations have become increasingly common as the conflict drags on, complicating diplomatic efforts.
The latest claims add another layer of uncertainty to the fragile situation, as global attention remains focused on whether negotiations can resume or whether hostilities will further intensify in the coming weeks.
