Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed outrage over Ukraine’s alleged violation of a no drone zone. According to reports, two Ukrainian drones were spotted flying over a restricted area, prompting Putin to issue a scathing rebuke.
“This is an outrageous violation of our sovereignty and a blatant disregard for the rules of the sky,” Putin reportedly said in a press conference. “We will not tolerate this kind of behavior from our neighbors, and we demand that they take immediate action to rectify this situation.”
The incident occurred earlier this week, when Ukrainian authorities apparently flew two drones over the Kremlin, President Putin’s residence, and its surrounding area, which is a highly restricted zone. The Russian government claims that the drones were clearly marked and warned that they were flying in a no-fly zone before they were destroyed by anti-drone technology.
“We have video evidence that clearly shows these drones entering our airspace,” Putin said. “This is not only a violation of international law, but it is also a direct threat to our national security. We will not stand idly by while our enemies try to spy on us from above or worse, try to assassinate me.”
The Ukrainian government has not yet responded to Putin’s accusations, but many analysts believe that this latest spat is just the latest escalation in a long-standing conflict between the two nations. Some even speculate that Putin may be using this incident as an excuse to justify further military action against Ukraine.
Regardless of the outcome, one thing is clear: the skies over Russia are no longer safe for drones. And if Putin has his way, they never will be again.
