BREAKING: A top drone expert has dismissed Russia’s explosive claims that Ukraine attempted a drone attack on President Vladimir Putin‘s residence, calling the allegations “tactically implausible.” This urgent development comes as Russia intensifies its accusations, which Ukraine has flatly denied.
Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly, a leading drone manufacturer supplying the U.S. Department of Defense and allies, stated that the reported strike is “hard to fathom.” His comments were made just hours after Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov alleged that 91 drones were intercepted en route to Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region.
Chell highlighted significant logistical issues with the alleged attack, stating, “To get over the top of Putin’s residence, the drones would not have been launched from a very long distance away.” This statement raises critical questions about Russia’s credibility as Kyiv continues to deny any involvement in an attack on November 1, 2023.
According to reports, Lavrov claimed the drones were targeting the presidential palace to disrupt peace efforts, a narrative Kyiv firmly rejects. The timing of these accusations has sparked skepticism, especially following a positive meeting between former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida.
Chell further emphasized that Ukraine’s drone tactics are typically strategic and efficient. “They’re incredibly clever about how they use drones,” he noted, implying that an attack of this nature does not align with Ukraine’s operational history.
Additionally, he pointed out that successful drone strikes would require launching drones from a much closer location—within 10 to 30 kilometers of the residence—making the logistics of such an attack highly questionable. “That facility where Putin lives would also be incredibly secure,” he said, calling the alleged attack “very un-Ukrainian.”
As the situation unfolds, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described Zelenskyy’s denial as “completely insane,” while asserting that Russia’s military would handle any potential wreckage from the alleged attack.
Chell’s remarks come amid escalating tensions, with Lavrov warning of potential retaliation while insisting that diplomatic talks with Washington will continue. “Ukraine has nothing to gain from this,” Chell concluded, emphasizing that the timing of the allegations during ongoing peace negotiations is politically counterproductive for Kyiv.
In a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, this incident underscores the fragility of the situation between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides maneuvering amid high-stakes diplomatic efforts. The international community is closely monitoring the developments, as both nations prepare for the next round of discussions.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as more details emerge.
