Russia says Ukraine has attempted to ASSASSINATE Putin with drone strike on the Kremlin

Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate Vladimir Putin in a double drone strike on the Kremlin overnight.

Moscow furiously decried the attack as 'a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the President of the Russian Federation.'

The allegation of the failed assassination attempt was made by Kremlin officials today and reported by Russian news agencies after the strike last night.

It said two drones had been used in the alleged attack, but that they were disabled by Russian defences. Extraordinary video appeared to show the moment the drone struck the Kremlin, with flames and smoke seen erupting from the domed roof.

'Two unmanned vehicles were aimed at the Kremlin... the devices were put out of action,' Moscow's statement read. In a chilling threat, Russia made clear it reserved the right to respond to the alleged drone strike.

Russia says Ukraine attempted to assassinate Putin with drone strike