Putin’s Helicopter Targeted in Massive Drone Attack During Visit to Kursk, Russian Media Reports

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Russian commander claims Putin's helicopter was 'at the epicenter' of Ukrainian drone attack

"We were simultaneously engaged in an air defense battle and ensuring airspace security for the president’s helicopter flight," Yury Dashkin, commander of an air defense division, said, as cited by the Russian news agency RBC on May 25. "The helicopter was effectively at the epicenter of the response to the massive drone attack."

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Ukraine Launched Drone Attack At Putin's Helicopter During Kursk Visit On May 20

The Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone attack at Russian President Vladimir Putin's helicopter, which was retaliated by the Russian forces, a report has claimed. The helicopter of Vladimir Putin, which was on its way to Russia’s Kursk Oblast, was attacked by the Ukrainian military on May 20 (Tuesday), Ukrainska Pravda reported.

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Claiming the destruction of 46 Ukrainian drones, Dashkin said that the Russian air forces were engaged in anti-aircraft combat and ensure the safety of the president’s helicopter in the air.” “The task was accomplished. The attack of the enemy drones was repelled, with all aerial targets being hit.”

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