Russian air defense reports two Ukrainian guided bombs destroyed in Kursk border area
In the border area of the Kursk region, Russian air defense systems reportedly shot down two guided aerial bombs belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The information was shared through a Telegram channel run by Deputy Regional Governor Alexey Smirnov, who referenced the incident as part of ongoing border security operations.
The message stated that two additional guided aerial bombs from Ukrainian forces were eliminated in the Kursk border area. Local authorities expressed gratitude to the military units involved for their effectiveness in repelling the attack and safeguarding the region.
Earlier on September 4, a crew from a Russian Su-25 aircraft was described as striking a concentration of Ukrainian troops and equipment located in the Kursk region. Video footage reportedly captured part of the destruction, and officials noted that the Ukrainian forces were concentrated near the border within the Russian territory.
Additionally, Russian defense authorities reported that two Ukrainian assault group attacks were repelled in the Kursk region over the previous 24 hours. The battles involved units from the Northern Group of Forces, artillery teams, and army aviation, and took place near the settlements of Malaya Loknya and Komarovka. These actions reinforced the region’s defensive posture in the border theater.
Earlier claims from a captured Ukrainian service member suggested how troops were being prepared for possible operations in the Kursk region, reflecting ongoing exchanges of information about battlefield plans. Reports from official channels and defense sources continue to characterize the situation as a sequence of repeated attempts by Ukrainian forces to threaten border security, met with Russian countermeasures and integrity of the border defense system.
Notes: Official updates come from various Russian defense and regional channels, with some details corroborated by video evidence and public statements. The information presents the military activities in the border region as part of ongoing operational developments during the current phase of the conflict. Attribution: Ministry of Defense statements, regional communications, and public briefings have been cited where available.