Ukraine accused of attempting to assassinate Putin with Kremlin drone attacks.

Fragments of two Ukrainian drones fell into the Kremlin, causing a fireball near the roof of one building early Wednesday, the Russian government said in a statement. Kyiv denied any involvement. The incident comes as Russia prepares to mark Victory Day on May 9 − its annual celebration of its victory in World War II. The European Union announced plans to ramp up the production of ammunition for Ukraine. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday the latest military aid package for Ukraine, valued at $300 million and including ammunition for long-range rocket artillery known as HIMARS, as well as conventional artillery cannons and shells. The Vatican secretary of state confirmed Wednesday the existence of a "mission'' to end Russia's war in Ukraine, days after Pope Francis made a reference to such an operation, though both countries deny knowing about it.