In the Kursk region, authorities reported disruptions to classes across numerous schools in Rylsk after the city experienced bombardments early in the day. The head of the Rylsky District Administration, Andrey Belousov, urged parents to verify that their children were safe at home and to notify authorities about any property damage through the proper emergency channel. He emphasized the need to follow safety guidelines and to stay vigilant during this period of heightened risk, urging calm and attentiveness among residents. Attribution: Regional administration statements.
Earlier, the Kursk region governor, Roman Starovoit, stated that cluster munitions had been deployed by Ukrainian forces in the border town of Rylsk. A woman injured by shrapnel was promptly transported to the Rylsk Central Regional Hospital for treatment. Attribution: Regional authorities.
During the early hours of October 5, Governor Starovoit reported that unmanned aerial systems operated by the Ukrainian armed forces were detected over the region throughout the night. The incidents affected three districts, leading to interruptions in power supply for residents of Sudzhansky, Korenevsky and Glushkovsky districts. Attribution: Regional authorities.
In response to these developments, Russia announced the creation of a new drone suppression system aimed at improving frontline defense and reducing the impact of incursions on regional infrastructure. Attribution: official statements.