Shelling in Russia's Kursk Region Kills Five Civilians

Aug 6, 2024, 08:19 PM

The Kursk region in Russia has been subjected to significant shelling from Ukraine, resulting in casualties among civilians. The interim governor of the region reported that five people, including three children, were injured in the attacks. Additionally, Russian officials claim that five civilians, including two ambulance crew members, were killed during a cross-border incursion into Kursk Oblast. The Russian Defense Ministry has accused Ukrainian forces of breaking into the territory, while air defense systems reportedly destroyed at least 26 Ukrainian drones overnight. The attacks have been described as terrorist actions against civilians by Russian authorities.