Russia’s Ministry of Defense said that the drones used by Ukraine in an attack targeting the presidential site in the Novgorod region were long-range unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying warheads.
According to the ministry, the drones were launched from Ukraine’s Sumy and Chernihiv regions. Russian air defense systems successfully intercepted and repelled the attack, which involved a total of 91 drones targeting the Novgorod area, where the Russian presidential facility is located.
The ministry did not provide details on damage or casualties resulting from the attack.
As of now, there has been no official confirmation from Russian authorities regarding whether President Vladimir Putin was present in the region at the time of the incident. No formal statement has been issued addressing his whereabouts during the attack.
Unofficial reports cited by local sources indicated that President Putin was in the Kremlin on the night of the 29th of the month, where he reportedly held meetings with senior military officials, including Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov. However, these reports have not been officially confirmed by Russian authorities.
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