Ukraine ‘tries to ASSASSINATE Putin with kamikaze drone strikes on the Kremlin’ as smoke seen billowing from fortress’

RUSSIA has accused Ukraine of trying to assassinate Vladimir Putin with a drone strike. Authorities in Moscow claim two unmanned aerial vehicles were aimed at the Kremlin. Footage appears to show smoke rising over the Kremlin Footage circulating on social media appears to show smoke rising over the Kremlin following the alleged attack. The Kremlin said it considered the attack to be a “planned terrorist action”, RIA reported. It said two drones had been used in the alleged attack, but had been disabled by Russian defences. Putin was not in the fortress at the time of the alleged incident, the Kremlin said. A spokesman added: “As a result of this terrorist act, the president of the Russian Federation was not injured. “His work schedule has not changed, it continues as usual.” THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.