Kursk, Russia – One person was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack targeting the town of Glushkovo in Russia’s Kursk region, Governor Alexander Khinshtein announced Friday.
Khinshtein stated that the attack severely injured a 37-year-old man, noting that medical personnel attempted to save his life, but his injuries proved fatal.
Fatal Attack Claims Civilian Life
The Kursk governor explained in a post on his Max application channel that the Ukrainian drone targeted the town, without providing further details on the nature of the targeted location or resulting material damage.
The attack occurs amid an ongoing exchange of drone strikes between Russian and Ukrainian forces, particularly in Russian regions near the Ukrainian border where towns, residential areas, and various facilities face repeated strikes.
Continuous Escalation in Border Regions
Kursk Oblast, which has been among the prominent border areas subjected to Ukrainian attacks during the recent period, is witnessing heightened security measures in anticipation of new drone attacks.
Russian authorities accuse Ukrainian forces of conducting repeated attacks against populated areas and civilian infrastructure inside Russian territory, while Kyiv maintains its operations target sites linked to Russian military capabilities.
Mutual Accusations Between Moscow and Kyiv
No further details were disclosed regarding additional casualties or the extent of material damage in Glushkovo from the latest attack, and there was no immediate comment from the Ukrainian side regarding the incident.
