The SVR called the Russian Defense Ministry’s map about the “drone attack on Putin’s residence” a fake. MAP

The Russian Ministry of Defense has released a map of an alleged attack by Ukrainian drones on Vladimir Putin’s residence , which the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine called fake.

According to the Russian agency, air defense forces allegedly destroyed 50 drones in the Bryansk and Smolensk regions and another 41 in the Novgorod region, which Moscow claims were heading towards Putin’s residence near Valdai. However, there is no confirmation of these claims.

The SWR emphasized that Russia is conducting an information operation aimed at disrupting agreements between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States.

Facts indicating that the Russian Federation’s statements are fake:

Residents of the Novgorod region did not report the attack on December 29;
There are no wreckage, photos or videos of downed drones ;
The Russian Ministry of Defense changed its data twice, adjusting the number of drones allegedly shot down (first 18, then 23).

The SWR noted that such statements by the Kremlin serve as a justification for further aggressive actions and influence on the international negotiation process.

What is known about the drone “attack” on Putin’s residence?

Recall, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Ukraine used drones to strike Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region of the Russian Federation on the night of December 29. According to him, Russia is already preparing a retaliatory strike, and the country will review its negotiating position.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later denied information about an alleged Ukrainian strike on Putin’s state residence.
US President Donald Trump said that this information caused him “great outrage” and called the possible attack “untimely” in the current circumstances.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry noted that the Russian Federation has not yet provided any evidence of the attack.
The Kremlin believes that evidence is not needed .
Putin also stated that Russia’s position on Ukraine will become tougher after the “attack . “