Russia Cancels Victory Day Celebrations Across 21 Cities After Alleged Attack On Kremlin

Against the backdrop of the alleged drone attack on the Kremlin on Wednesday, Moscow has cancelled Victory Day celebrations on May 9 in at least 21 Russian cities. Belgorod and Brynask are two cities that are near Russia’s border with Ukraine, whereas Tyumen and Nizhnevartovsk are situated deeper within Russian territory, reported Vertska.

The Kremlin on Wednesday claimed to have foiled a drone attack on the Kremlin, the official residence of the Russian President. It clarified that “The Kremlin has assessed these actions as a planned terrorist act and an assassination attempt on the president on the eve of Victory Day Parade,” “The Kremlin has assessed these actions as a planned terrorist act and an assassination attempt on the president,” RIA said.

Alleged assassination attempt on Putin
No casualties or material damage has been reported during the attack on Kremlin. Also, no injury to the President has been reported and his work schedule remains the same.