Two Drones Set Kremlin Ablaze... Ukraine to Issue Commemorative Stamp

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Ukraine announced that it will issue a commemorative stamp for the Russian Kremlin drone attack. Previously, the Ukrainian government had refuted Russia's claim, calling the Kremlin attack a 'staged event.'

On the 3rd (local time), Igor Smelyansky, head of Ukraine's state postal service 'Ukrposhta,' announced on his social media account that a 'Burning Kremlin' stamp would be issued.

The stamp was first proposed by a Ukrainian parliament member. The lawmaker posted a video related to the Kremlin drone attack on their Twitter account, saying, "I have a good idea for a new commemorative stamp."

In response, the Ukrainian postal service replied, "We will consider it," seemingly showing support. A few hours later, Smelyansky officially confirmed the issuance of the 'Burning Kremlin' stamp, stating, "Ukrposhta has been leading the way in issuing meaningful commemorative stamps. Someone beyond the walls (Putin) will really like this."

Design of the 'Burning Kremlin Palace' stamp released by Ukraine's state postal service 'Ukrposhta' [Image source=Telegram]

Since the outbreak of the war, the Ukrainian postal service has been creating commemorative stamps depicting the heroic images of its military and the humiliating moments of the Russian army. Notable examples include the guards who fought against Russian warships at Snake Island in the Black Sea last April, and the incident six months later when the Kerch Strait, connecting the Crimean Peninsula and mainland Russia, was blown up.

Earlier that day, the Kremlin issued a statement claiming, "Ukraine attempted to attack the Kremlin presidential residence with drones," and "Two drones targeted the Kremlin but were neutralized by the military's electronic warfare system."

Videos of the attack circulating on various social media and online communities clearly show a small drone flying toward the Kremlin roof and exploding.

Drone explosion at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, the capital of Russia, on the 3rd (local time). [Image source=Reuters Yonhap News]

The Kremlin considers this attack an 'act of terrorism' and pointed to Ukraine as the perpetrator. Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, claimed, "This was an attempt by Ukraine to target the life of the Russian president."

However, Ukraine immediately denied these claims. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, during his visit to Finland that day, stated, "Ukraine did not attack Putin or Moscow."

There is also speculation that the attack might have been a Russian staged event. The U.S. think tank 'Institute for the Study of War' (ISW) pointed out, "Russian authorities have recently strengthened air defense capabilities across the country, including Moscow, so it is unlikely that two drones penetrated multiple layers of air defense and exploded or were shot down right above the heart of the Kremlin."

ISW added, "The Kremlin's response to this incident was immediate, consistent, and coordinated."