A fire near Putin's palace was extinguished after four days following a drone strike.

According to inkorr.com: A large fire caused by the fall of a drone occurred near the well-known palace of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin near Gelendzhik. The battle against the fire lasted four days. This information is reported by Glavcom citing Meduza.

The governor of the Krasnodar Krai, Veniamin Kondratiev, noted that the fire was extinguished. The incident happened a few kilometers from 'Putin's palace'.

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The governor reported that over 500 people and more than 100 rescue vehicles, including two Mi-8 helicopters, were involved in extinguishing the fire.

Putin's Visit to China

It has also become known that due to constant drone attacks on the coast of the Krasnodar Krai, Putin has practically stopped visiting Sochi. His official residence 'Bocharov Ruchey' has remained without visits since March 2024.

Currently, Putin is on a four-day visit to China at the invitation of Chinese leader Xi Jinping to participate in the parade marking the anniversary of the end of World War II.

This incident highlights the growing security threats in the region, as drone attacks have become a part of the new reality for Russian officials. Putin's absence on the Sochi coast indicates that security is his unparalleled priority. His visit to China also has political and strategic implications for Russian-Chinese relations during this difficult time.