Russia cancels Victory Day celebrations across 21 cities after alleged attack on Kremlin

Against backdrop of alleged drone attack on 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. 

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

Alleged assassination attempt on Putin

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

Meanwhile, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced a ban on launch of drones in Moscow. An exception is me for devices "used by state authorities”, mayor ded. No casualties or material damage has been reported.  Kremlin ded that Putin was safe and continued to work with his schedule unchanged. Kremlin didn't present any evidence from reported incident, and its statement included few details.

Zelenskyy's Office Statement

In a statement,  office of Ukrainian President said, "It was defence from Russian aggression that was main topic of our today's negotiations. We also discussed preparation of next EU sanctions package against Russia for terror, as well as compliance with existing sanctions, which Russia is constantly trying to eve. All of us should remember that harder we put pressure on aggressor, faster aggression will end. I believe that this year will be decisive for our victory."