Ukrainian drone hits Russia’s Kursk region, Moscow repels attack: Officials

Roman Starovoit, governor of the Kursk region, second from right, and other officials inspect the site of a Ukrainian drone attack in Kursk, Russia, on August 20, 2023 [File: Governor of Kursk region Roman Starovoit Telegram channel via AP Photo]

A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian town of Kurchatov in the Kursk region damaged an administrative and residential building, while a second drone was shot down near Moscow, local officials said.

Kursk regional Governor Roman Starovoit said emergency services were assessing the damage in Kurchatov town following the early morning attack on Friday.