Moscow: Ukrainian drones attacked a helicopter carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the helicopter killed drones in the atmosphere and the president was taken to a safer place.
According to a British newspaper report, the incident took place on May 20 during a visit to Russia’s Kirti Region. Russian Air Defense Division Commander Yuri Dashkin told the media that President Putin’s helicopter was almost at the center of the attack, but he destroyed the Ukrainian drones in self -defense.
He said that as the presidential helicopter entered the atmosphere, the intensity of drone strikes increased. But the Russian air defense system and pilots not only foiled the attack, but also safely completed the president’s flight.
The commander claimed that all air targets were successfully targeted and the Ukrainian attack was completely thwarted.
According to the news agency, President Putin met with local volunteers, municipal officials and interim governor during the visit.
