An incident near Kursk involved a Ukrainian drone targeting a railway facility. Information from a Telegram channel associated with the region’s authorities identified by the governor, Roman Starovoit, confirms the event. The channel reported that the drone attack hit the roof of the Kursk train station building, causing a fire to break out on the roof as a result of the strike.
Officials described the situation as still being assessed, with details forthcoming as investigations proceed. The governor stated that emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene and were actively responding to the incident.
Earlier updates from Moscow indicated that on the night of August 18, air defense units shot down an aircraft while attempting to reach Moscow. The debris from the downed drone reportedly settled near the Expocentre area, and officials said there was no significant damage to the building.
Additional reports noted that a separate drone incident occurred in the Kursk region near the Ukrainian border, involving a blast near a residential building. These events have prompted authorities to review security measures and assess any ongoing risks to residents and critical infrastructure.
In response to ongoing drone activity, Russia is said to have introduced new systems intended to suppress or disrupt unauthorized aerial devices, reflecting a broader shift toward enhanced urban defense capabilities and protection of key facilities.
Experts emphasize that the situation remains fluid, with ongoing investigations and assessments to determine the full scope of the incident, the precise causes, and any subsequent actions needed to safeguard railway operations and nearby communities. [Source: Telegraph channel, via Governor Roman Starovoit attribution]