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Russia Recovers Drone Flight Data Targeting Putin's Residence, Defense Ministry Calls it 'Terrorist Act'

Published January 1, 2026, 15:11
Russia Recovers Drone Flight Data Targeting Putin's Residence, Defense Ministry Calls it 'Terrorist Act'

Russian special services announced that they have recovered the flight data of a drone allegedly involved in the drone attack targeting the presidential residence of Vladimir Putin. The Russian Ministry of Defense has labeled the attack a 'terrorist act' and claims the drone was targeting a facility at Putin's residence in the Novgorod region. Moscow will transmit the data to the US. These claims contradict leaks from the CIA stating that Putin was not targeted. Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed about the incident, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia will continue dialogue with the US despite the incident.