Tensions flared during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to the Kursk region, as Russian officials claimed that a helicopter carrying the president was caught in the middle of efforts to repel a Ukrainian drone assault.
According to Russian state media and defense sources, Ukrainian drones targeted the area just as President Putin’s helicopter was either in transit or in the vicinity.
While officials assert that the president was never in direct danger and that the aerial threat was neutralized by Russian defense systems, the timing of the attack has drawn international attention.
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The Kremlin has not released further details regarding the incident, including whether Putin’s itinerary was altered or if his helicopter changed course. However, the alleged encounter highlights the increasing use of drone warfare in border regions and underscores the vulnerability of high-profile figures, even in Russian airspace.
Ukrainian authorities have not commented on the claim, and the authenticity of the report remains unverified by independent sources. Nevertheless, the episode adds to the growing intensity of aerial skirmishes near the Russia-Ukraine border and may influence upcoming decisions regarding regional security measures.
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