Russia said it foiled a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack targeting President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region between December 28 and 29. According to Russian authorities, 91 long-range UAVs were launched from Ukraine’s Sumy and Chernihiv regions and approached from multiple directions at low altitude. Russian air defence units claimed all drones were intercepted across several regions, including Bryansk, Smolensk and Novgorod, using missile systems, mobile fire groups and electronic warfare. Moscow described the incident as a carefully planned, multi-stage attack, adding there were no casualties or damage to the residence.