Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:32pm on 31 Dec 2025,Wednesday International
Russia’s defence ministry released night-time footage of a downed drone it claims was launched by Ukraine toward President Vladimir Putin’s Novgorod residence, calling the incident a “terrorist” and “personal attack” amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Moscow alleges Ukraine sent as many as 91 long-range drones, all of which were shot down with no casualties or damage reported. Kyiv has firmly denied involvement, calling the claim a fabrication aimed at undermining peace talks and diplomatic efforts. Independent analysts and Western officials note no verifiable evidence proves the alleged strike occurred, heightening tensions and complicating ongoing negotiations.
