Russia's Ministry of Defence has claimed that it repelled a drone assault on a residence of Russian chief Vladimir Putin in Novgorod Oblast on the night time of 28-29 December and has revealed what it described as particulars of the incident.

Supply: Russia's Ministry of Defence

Particulars: In response to the Russian Defence Ministry, on the night time of 28-29 December, Russian air defence programs supposedly intercepted 91 assault drones which, because the Russian facet claims, had been heading in the direction of the Kremlin chief's residence.

The ministry stated that 49 drones had been supposedly downed over Bryansk Oblast and yet another over Smolensk Oblast.

It additionally claimed that 18 drones had been intercepted over Novgorod Oblast earlier than 07:00 on 29 December, and an additional 23 between 07:00 and 09:00.

Background:

• Russian Overseas Minister Sergei Lavrov has claimed that Ukraine carried out a drone strike on Putin's residence on the night time of 28-29 December and stated this may result in a revision of Russia's "negotiating place".
• Ukraine has formally denied these claims.
• Ukrainian Overseas Minister Andrii Sybiha has stated that Russia's claims of an alleged "try to assault Putin's residence" are geared toward making a pretext and a false justification for additional Russian assaults on Ukraine.

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