Coverage dated May 2, 2023 to May 3, 2023

Russia claims U.S. planned alleged drone attack on Kremlin as Ukraine's civilians suffer the retaliation

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Ukraine denies targeting Putin's residence with drones, but Russia has nonetheless retaliated, reportedly killing 21 Ukrainian civilians in Kherson.

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WTOP Washington DC
Ukraine denies Russian claim Kyiv sent drones to hit Kremlin (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published May 2, 2023
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Russia claimed it foiled an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kremlin early Wednesday, calling it an unsuccessful assassination attempt against President Vladimir Putin and promising retaliation for what it termed a “terrorist” act.
The Times of Israel
Russia accuses Kyiv of trying to kill Putin in drone strike on Kremlin (opens The Times of Israel)
Published May 2, 2023
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WDIO Duluth
Russia says it foiled an alleged attack on Kremlin, Putin (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published May 2, 2023
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Russian authorities have accused Ukraine of attempting to attack the Kremlin with two drones overnight in an effort to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin on Wednesday decried the alleged attack attempt as a “terrorist act” and said Russian military and security forces “disabled” the d…
Newsweek
Kremlin accuses Ukraine of trying to assassinate Putin with drones (opens Newsweek)
Published May 2, 2023
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Two Ukrainian drones crashed into the Kremlin residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday morning, the Kremlin said.
Axios
Ukraine denies Russian accusation that it tried to attack the Kremlin (opens Axios)
Published May 2, 2023
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Moscow called the incident "a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life" of Putin.
WOWK Charleston
Real or not, reported Kremlin drone attack unsettles Russia (opens WOWK Charleston)
Published May 2, 2023
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TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — As Russian officials tell it, two Ukrainian drones flew into the very heart of Moscow under the cover of darkness, reaching the Kremlin before they were shot down at the las…
Digital Journal
Russia blames Ukraine for foiled drone attack aimed at Putin (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 2, 2023
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Russia said Wednesday it had shot down two drones aimed at President Vladimir Putin's Kremlin residence in what it called a Ukrainian "terrorist"
CNN
Ukraine says it has no information regarding alleged Kremlin drone strike and denies targeting Russia (opens CNN)
Published May 2, 2023
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Russia has unleashed another wave of drone attacks against multiple regions of Ukraine, including the capital. Follow here for live updates.
WUSA9
Russia says Ukraine sent drones to hit Putin; Kyiv denies it (opens WUSA9)
Published May 2, 2023
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Footage shot from Moscow appears to show smoke rising from the grounds of the Kremlin, but few details were released about the incident.
Voice of America
Ukraine Says It Has Nothing to Do With Kremlin Drone Attack (opens Voice of America)
Published May 2, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Russia accused Ukraine of attacking Kremlin with drones in a failed attempt to kill President Vladimir Putin
Gizmodo
Russia Claims Drone Attacks on Kremlin Were an Attempt to Assassinate Putin (opens Gizmodo)
Published May 2, 2023
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Russia responded to the alleged attacks by Ukraine saying the country "reserves the right to take retaliatory measures where and when it sees fit.”
Washington Times
Russia says it foiled Ukrainian attempt to kill Putin with drones (opens Washington Times)
Published May 2, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Russia is accusing Ukraine of launching a drone strike at the Kremlin in an attempt to kill President Vladimir Putin.
Local News 8
Ukraine targeted Putin in an attempted drone attack on the Kremlin, Russia claims (opens Local News 8)
Published May 2, 2023
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By Sebastian Shukla and Nathan Hodge, CNN Russia claimed Ukraine launched an attempt to kill Russian President Vladimir Putin with a drone strike on the Kremlin overnight on Wednesday, an extraordinary allegation that was met with forceful denials in Kyiv.
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to assassinate Putin in drone attack; Zelenskyy denies (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published May 2, 2023
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description
Russia claimed it foiled an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Kremlin early Wednesday, promising retaliation for what it termed a “terrorist” act.
Al Jazeera
Russia accuses Ukraine of attempted drone attack on Kremlin (opens Al Jazeera)
Published May 2, 2023
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Alleged assault in Moscow seen as an attempt on Putin’s life, state media reports.
Fox32 Chicago
Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to assassinate Putin with Kremlin drone attack (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published May 2, 2023
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The Kremlin decried the alleged attack attempt as a “terrorist act" and said Russian military and security forces “disabled" the drones before they could strike.
Voice of America
FLASHPOINT UKRAINE: Russia Accuses Kyiv of Attacking Kremlin (opens Voice of America)
Published May 2, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Russia accuses Kyiv of attacking Kremlin with drones, Ukraine denies accusations. President Zelenskyy visits Finland. The EU plans to manufacture more ammunition for Ukraine and themselves. A look at journalists the world over on World Press Freedom Day, plus political theater during wartime.
Insider
Details in the drone incident the Kremlin says aimed to assassinate Putin 'don't quite add up.' Experts have 3 theories on what happened. (opens Insider)
Published May 2, 2023
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One drone expert noted that "it seems strange" that the unmanned aircraft managed to fly so close to the Kremlin complex.
UPI
Russia says Kremlin targeted by two drones, Putin unharmed (opens UPI)
Published May 2, 2023
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The Russian government claimed Wednesday two drones targeted the Kremlin overnight in an assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin.
NBC News
Russia claims Ukraine tried to assassinate Putin in Kremlin drone attack (opens NBC News)
Published May 2, 2023
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The Kremlin did not provide evidence to support the claims, but said it "reserves the right to respond ... where and when it sees fit.” There was no immediate reaction from Kyiv.
Fortune
Russia says it foiled a drone attack on Putin's Kremlin residence and points the finger at Ukraine with no evidence (opens Fortune)
Published May 2, 2023
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Putin was not in the Kremlin at the time of the attack.
The Guardian
Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow accuses Ukraine of using drone in Putin assassination attempt (opens The Guardian)
Published May 2, 2023
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The Kremlin said it considered the attack to be a ‘planned terrorist action’, the Russian state news agency RIA reported
NPR
Russia alleges Ukraine tried to attack the Kremlin in a Putin assassination attempt (opens NPR)
Published May 2, 2023
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Russian authorities said Ukraine tried to attack the Kremlin overnight with two drone strikes in an alleged attempt to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.
KTVZ Bend
Kyiv denies involvement in alleged Kremlin drone attack (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published May 2, 2023
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CNN By Sebastian Shukla, Nathan Hodge, Matthew Chance and Katharina Krebs, CNN Russia claimed Ukraine launched an attempt to kill Russian President Vladimir Putin with a drone strike on the Kremlin overnight on Wednesday, an extraordinary allegation that was met with forceful denials in Kyiv.
Portland Press Herald
Kremlin claims Ukraine sent drones to attack Putin; Kyiv denies it (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published May 2, 2023
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The Kremlin is calling the alleged attack an unsuccessful assassination attempt.

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