Moscow has accused Kyiv of attempting a drone strike on the Kremlin with the aim of killing the Russian president.

The Kremlin said 2 drones had been used in the alleged attack, but they had been disabled by Russian defences.

In a statement published on its website, the Kremlin stated it considered the attack a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of Vladimir Putin.

“Two unmanned aerial vehicles were aimed at the Kremlin. As a result of timely actions taken by the military and special services with the use of radar warfare systems, the vehicles were put out of action”, - said the Kremlin press service.