On May 3, Russia announced it had intercepted and neutralized two drones aimed at President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Kremlin, describing it as a “terrorist” assassination attempt. According to a Kremlin statement, the incident occurred during the night of May 2-3, and the remnants of the drones fell within the Kremlin grounds without causing any injuries. Ukraine denied involvement, with Presidential spokesman Mikhaylo Podolyak stating, “Ukraine has nothing to do with drone attacks on the Kremlin. Attacking the Kremlin does not achieve any military objectives.”

In another development on the same day, IOA president P.T. Usha visited the protesting wrestlers and expressed her support, emphasizing her identity as an athlete first and an administrator second. Previously, Usha had criticized the wrestlers for resuming their protest instead of bringing their concerns to the IOA.