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Jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida
Russia says Ukraine tried to kill Putin with drone attack on Kremlin
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AI In-brief1 Oct 13:19
Russia says Ukraine tried to kill Putin with drone attack on Kremlin
Russia accused Ukraine of a drone attack on the Kremlin, alleging it was a failed assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin.
The Kremlin stated that two drones targeted Putin's residence but were disabled by electronic defenses, resulting in no casualties or damage.
Moscow labeled the incident a "planned terrorist act" and warned it reserves the right to retaliate against Ukraine.
President Putin was not present in the Kremlin during the alleged attack, reportedly working from his Novo Ogaryovo residence.
Ukrainian authorities have not yet commented on Russia's dramatic accusation.
AI In-briefToday 11:08
Jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida
A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood, erupting into a massive fireball and killing everyone on board.
The Learjet 60 crashed near a busy roadway in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, narrowly missing homes and vehicles, with no reported ground injuries.
Pilots had reported severe icing and turbulence shortly before the aircraft entered a rapid, uncontrolled descent, declaring an emergency before impact.
Federal agencies are investigating the "horrific tragedy," focusing on the reported icing and turbulence as key potential factors in the crash.