The Kursk Region Incident: Claims of Ukrainian Attacks and Local Response
The village of Tetkino in the Glushkovsky district of Kursk region reports destruction following reported strikes attributed to Ukrainian forces. Regional authorities say the attack damaged multiple homes, vehicles, and a local store, though they note that no residents were seriously injured. This account comes via a Telegram channel managed by the region’s governor, Roman Starovoit, who publicly stated the village had been hit by Ukrainian forces. The official message also mentioned ongoing door-to-door checks to assess and address the needs of affected residents. (Source: Telegram channel of Regional Governor Roman Starovoit)
According to the governor, emergency crews evaluated the damage and began coordinating support for repairs to ensure residents could begin restoring their properties promptly. The update highlighted efforts to contact residents directly and to identify urgent needs in the aftermath of the bombardment. (Source: Telegram channel of Regional Governor Roman Starovoit)
The announcement followed a separate claim from Starovoit that Russian air defense systems had intercepted and shot down three Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over Fatezhsky district, within Kursk region lines. This assertion was shared in the same communication flow and has contributed to a broader narrative of ongoing hostilities near the border. (Source: Telegram channel of Regional Governor Roman Starovoit)
Earlier reports indicated additional strikes near Tetkino and the village of Popovo-Lezhachi in Kursk, preserving a pattern of rapid, sometimes conflicting, updates about activity in the border area. Authorities indicated that shells and air-defense engagements had caused damage in more than one locality, with varying levels of disruption reported. (Source: Telegram channel of Regional Governor Roman Starovoit)
In the period surrounding these events, residents faced power outages and other disruptions linked to shelling, and local leadership pledged swift responses to restore essential services. The governor’s office emphasized the commitment to support affected households and to conduct comprehensive damage assessments through direct engagement with residents on the ground. (Source: Telegram channel of Regional Governor Roman Starovoit)
Experts and observers note that information from regional authorities during such incidents often evolves as investigations unfold and additional data becomes available. The situation remains a focal point for security officials in border regions and for residents who require timely, reliable information about safety, aid, and reconstruction efforts. (Source: Telegram channel of Regional Governor Roman Starovoit)