Putin Helicopter Attack: Staged or Real? Debate Erupts
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed President Putin’s helicopter was attacked by Ukrainian drones during a visit to the Kursk region, a narrative disputed by The Moscow Times. Citing unnamed Russian officials, The Moscow Times reports this account was a publicity stunt designed to bolster public support for the war by demonstrating Putin’s shared risk. The publication contends Putin’s security detail is extensive, making a drone attack highly improbable. Ukraine’s Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security also denied the attack.
John Q. Hosedrinker