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Putin’s Helicopter ATTACKED – Drone Strike!

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s helicopter came under Ukrainian drone attack during his visit to the contested Kursk region, with the Kremlin admitting his aircraft was “at the epicenter” of the aerial assault.

At a Glance

  • Putin’s helicopter was targeted by Ukrainian drones during an unannounced visit to the Kursk region on May 20
  • Russian air defense commander Yury Dashkin confirmed the presidential aircraft was “at the epicenter” of a large-scale drone attack
  • Russian forces reportedly destroyed 46 Ukrainian drones during the operation while ensuring Putin’s safety
  • The incident was revealed shortly before Russia launched its largest drone and missile strike on Ukraine, involving 298 drones and 69 missiles
  • The escalation includes a recent 1,000-prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine amid continuing hostilities

Presidential Aircraft Under Fire in Kursk

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s helicopter came under threat from Ukrainian drones during his May 20 visit to the contested Kursk region. According to Russian air defense division commander Yury Dashkin, Putin’s aircraft found itself in a perilous position as Ukrainian forces launched a coordinated drone attack.

The timing suggests a deliberate attempt to target the Russian leader during his unannounced visit to the border region, which has been a flashpoint in the ongoing conflict. Russian state media reported that air defense units destroyed 46 Ukrainian drones during the operation.

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The revelation about the attack on Putin’s helicopter comes at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Commander Dashkin provided details of the incident, explaining how Russian forces had to simultaneously protect the president’s aircraft while engaging in air defense operations.

The Russian military’s quick response appears to have prevented what could have potentially been a direct attack on the Russian president, though Ukrainian officials have not commented directly on whether Putin himself was the intended target.

Russian Commander Reveals Details of Attack

Yury Dashkin, who heads the Russian air defense unit that responded to the threat, offered a detailed account of the dangerous situation. “The intensity of the attack during the flight of the aircraft carrying the supreme commander over the territory of the Kursk region significantly increased,” Dashkin explained. He noted that Putin’s helicopter was “virtually at the epicenter of repelling a large-scale attack by the enemy’s drones,” highlighting the serious nature of the threat to the Russian president’s security during what was meant to be a carefully orchestrated visit.

“Therefore, we simultaneously conducted an air defense battle and ensured the safety of the presidential helicopter’s flight in the air”, said Yury Dashkin.

The commander’s statements indicate a coordinated defensive operation that succeeded in protecting Putin while neutralizing numerous enemy drones. Russian officials have presented the successful defense as evidence of their military readiness, though the fact that Ukrainian forces were able to mount such an attack during a presidential visit raises questions about intelligence leaks and security protocols. The Kremlin’s decision to publicly acknowledge the attack represents an unusual admission of vulnerability for the Russian leadership.

Escalation in Drone and Missile Warfare

The disclosure about the attack on Putin’s helicopter came just before Russia launched what military observers have called one of its largest drone and missile strikes against Ukraine since the war began. This massive offensive included 298 drones and 69 missiles targeting multiple Ukrainian regions, including the capital Kyiv. The timing suggests a possible retaliatory nature to the Russian assault, though Kremlin officials have not explicitly framed it as such. The attack prompted Moscow’s Domodedovo airport to shut down temporarily amid concerns about Ukrainian counter-strikes.

“Each such terrorist attack by Russia is a sufficient reason for new sanctions against Russia. Russia is dragging out this war and continues to kill every day”, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the Russian attacks and called for additional international sanctions, arguing that such large-scale strikes demonstrate Russia’s unwillingness to seek a peaceful resolution. Meanwhile, Trump’s Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, described the Russian strikes as a violation of the Geneva Convention, particularly criticizing the “indiscriminate killing of women and children at night in their homes.” Despite the escalation in hostilities, both nations completed a prisoner exchange over the weekend, with 1,000 detainees returning to their respective countries.

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