Massive aerial attack coincided with the Russian president’s helicopter flight
A visit turned incident
During Vladimir Putin’s official trip to the Kursk region on May 20, his helicopter reportedly flew through a drone attack. A Russian air defense officer, quoted by Tass, stated that a massive offensive intensified precisely while Putin was in the air.
Under fire mid-air
The presidential helicopter found itself “in the middle of the response to a mass drone attack,” according to the official. The situation suggests that the airspace over Kursk became a combat zone just as Putin was flying through it.
Drone war escalates
Drone incursions in Kursk have occurred before, but the timing here is suspicious. While no confirmation was given on whether Putin’s helicopter was the target, the attack signals a bold escalation of hostilities.
No official damage reported
No statements from the Kremlin have been released regarding the outcome or any security breaches. The report, leaked to Tass, points to a delicate situation where even Russia’s top leadership may be vulnerable.
Symbolic strike or provocation?
This may mark a new psychological tactic: bringing the war to the very edge of the Kremlin’s reach. If the aim was to send a message, it has certainly been delivered.
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