“The Kremlin was attacked for the first time since the Great Patriotic War. For now, we can only fantasize about a possible answer.”

How the drone attack was reported on federal channels - without showing the video of this attack

Russian federal TV channels in the evening news releases on May 3 spoke about the drone attack on the Kremlin, quoting in detail the statement of the press service of the Russian President. In this statement, the Kremlin accused the "Kyiv regime" of the terrorist attack and the assassination attempt on Vladimir Putin. Video recordings of the attack itself were not shown in the stories - instead, viewers were shown panoramic footage of the Kremlin. We looked at these "news" - and briefly retell them.

First channel

release at 21:00

Russia reserves the right to respond to a terrorist act planned by Ukraine - an attempt on the life of Vladimir Putin, arranged on the eve of Victory Day. At night, two drones were shot down, the purpose of which was the presidential residence in the Kremlin. The President is working as usual. Preparations for the parade on May 9 are going according to plan.

What kind of drones they were is the subject of an investigation. The drones are small - most likely, this is a civilian version of the copter modified to be a terrorist. Why were they not shot down on the distant approaches? Because they were launched from nearby. But the drones managed to be neutralized. Moscow and the Kremlin are covered by air defense from all sides.

The attack is clearly demonstrative. Escalation is being provoked in Kyiv. But now this is a provocation on a new level. As for a possible answer, we can only fantasize. Experts recall the combat use of the Kinzhal hypersonic complex. Night attack is designed to scare and force you to change plans. But here again by. Nobody is going to cancel the May 9 parade.

"Russia 1"

release at 20:00

The Kyiv regime attempted to strike at the Kremlin. Two drones were sent to the residence of the head of state. They were taken out of action. There were no casualties or material damage. This is a terrorist act and an attempt on the president. Vladimir Putin was not injured and continued to work on schedule.

The unheard-of attack stirred up the highest political circles. State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin said that the terrorist attack against the president is an attack on Russia. The Kremlin was attacked for the first time since the Great Patriotic War.

NTV

release at 19:00

The presidential press service reported an attempt by Ukrainian drones to attack the Kremlin. There were no casualties or damage. The attack in the Kremlin was regarded as a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the Russian president. Vladimir Putin's schedule has not changed, he continues to work as usual.