On May 20, Did Ukraine Attempt to Assassinate Putin? Inside the Alleged Drone Attack on His Helicopter Over Kursk. Russian officials reported that a Ukrainian drone targeted President Vladimir Putin’s helicopter during a nighttime flight over the sensitive border region of Kursk Oblast. According to Russian air defense units, the drone was intercepted and destroyed before it could reach the presidential flight path, with no injuries or damage reported. The incident has sparked international attention, raising serious questions about Ukraine’s drone capabilities and the security of Russian airspace near the frontline of the ongoing conflict.