Afghanistan, May 26 -- Russian air defenses successfully repelled a large Ukrainian drone attack targeting President Putin's helicopter during his visit to Kursk.
Russian military officials have confirmed that President Vladimir Putin's helicopter came under a large-scale drone attack by Ukrainian forces during his recent visit to the Kursk region. The assault, involving dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles, was successfully repelled by Russian air defense systems.
According to TASS news agency, the attack took place on May 20, 2025, coinciding with Putin's helicopter flight over the region. The commander of the air defense unit in Kursk, Yuri Dashkin, reported that Ukrainian drones launched an "unprecedented assault" as the presidential he...