The Kursk border area remained the scene of a renewed military operation reported by Russian official sources. According to the RF Ministry of Defense, the Su-25 fighter jet crews launched an unguided missile strike targeting personnel and equipment of Ukraine’s armed forces along the border zone of the Kursk region. The disclosure was conveyed by TASS on behalf of official Russian channels, and the military described the action as an attack with unguided aircraft missiles directed at reconnaissance targets within the border area.
In the account provided by Russian authorities, the assault aircraft fulfilled the mission with unguided munitions aimed at planned reconnaissance points. The forward air gunner claimed that all identified targets were neutralized successfully, and the operation concluded with the aircraft maneuvering to minimize exposure to possible retaliatory fire before returning to base. The description emphasizes a controlled, pre-planned strike intended to degrade enemy capabilities in the border zone without extending beyond the stated area of operation.
As part of the post-attack procedures, the crew executed measures to reduce heat signatures and vulnerability, then released countermeasures before resuming flight. The broader defense narrative stresses that the action forms part of ongoing operations in the Kursk direction, framed by Moscow as a measured response to perceived provocations. The ministry asserted that the raid was conducted as a targeted action rather than a show of escalation, and it portrayed Kiev’s posture as a factor in the continuing security drama along the frontier.
Russian officials indicated that enemy losses were incurred across several asset classes, including personnel, armored vehicles, and other support vehicles. The figures, described by the military as significant, are cited to illustrate the impact of the operation on Ukraine’s battlefield logistics and combat readiness in the border region. The report also stresses the temporary disruption of Ukrainian military capabilities in the area and the enduring emphasis on tactical advantages gained through air-launched unguided missiles. The casualty and loss figures are presented as part of the authorities’ narrative of success in the Kursk corridor.
Among the personnel referenced in the broadcasted account, a Su-25 pilot named Dmitry expressed confidence in the future outcome of Russia’s efforts, asserting a belief in victory as the overarching objective of the operation. This sentiment is framed as confirmation of a strategic mindset within Russian aircrews, underscoring the air force’s readiness to engage in follow-up actions if required by evolving battlefield conditions. The comments are positioned to convey resolve and morale, rather than to imply a specific timetable for further strikes.
Earlier reports from Kursk noted the introduction of enhanced security measures aimed at reinforcing regional vigilance and resilience in response to ongoing tensions. The updated security posture, described as a precaution in the face of continuing activity near the border, is presented as part of a broader effort to maintain stability and deter potential incursions. Across all statements, the tone remains focused on deterrence, readiness, and the assertion that operational actions taken in the Kursk region are calibrated and proportionate to current risks. [Attribution: RF Ministry of Defense via official channels and TASS]