Russia accuses Ukraine of assassination attempt on Vladimir Putin

by time news

2023-05-04 14:21:51

Published to: Modified to:

Russia announced on Wednesday 3 May that two drones tried to hit the Kremlin in Moscow during the night, but were neutralized. Russian authorities accuse Ukraine and denounce an attempted terrorist attack and an attempt on the life of President Vladimir Putin. Kiev refuted the allegations while the Ukrainian city of Kherson was bombed.

Tension grows on both the Ukrainian and Russian sides as the May 9th celebrationsin Moscow, approach. An important day for Russians, when the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany is celebrated.

There are usually parades across the country, but the risk of attacks is so great that only in Moscow should take place the ‘famous‘ stop in front of Red Square.

Regarding the drones in the Kremlin, the Russians accuse the Ukrainianswhile Kiev admits that it was a ploy by Moscow to provoke a nationalist wave before May 9th.

Two speeches, two theories, and no concrete response as Ukraine prepares its counter-offensive and there have been several drone strikes against Russian convoys or military infrastructure.

Incidentally, two drones caused damage to oil refineries in the Russian southwest, close to Ukraine. Two fires were declared but quickly brought under control in the town of Ilsky in the Krasnodar province and in the village of Kisselevka in the Rostov area.

Drone attack on the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. © Ostorozhno Novosti/Handout via REUTERS


21 killed in Kherson

Kherson, Ukrainian city, was bombedcoming from the other side of the Dniepr River, an area occupied by the Russians.

The bombing, according to the Ukrainian authorities, was chaotic, as several missiles fell on the railway station or even on a supermarket among several targets.

The toll is dramatic: at least 21 civilians died and 48 were injured. The targets have no military component.

Attack in Kherson, May 3, 2023.
Attack in Kherson, May 3, 2023. © REUTERS – STRINGER

Volodymyr Zelensky in the Netherlands

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in The Hague todayin the Netherlands, to meet with the heads of the International Criminal Court (TPI) who are investigating possible war crimes committed by the Russian armed forces on Ukrainian territory.

Yesterday, on May 3rd, in Finland, Volodymyr Zelensky had stated that Ukraine does not have enough means to attack Russia and that they are only fighting to defend their territory, towns and cities.

War in Ukraine.  Archive Image.
War in Ukraine. Archive Image. © AP – LIBKOS


#Russia #accuses #Ukraine #assassination #attempt #Vladimir #Putin

You may also like

Leave a Comment