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Deadly Drone Attack Kills One in Russian Border Region
26 Jul
Summary
- Ukrainian drone strike kills one in Kursk region, Russia
- Kremlin claims all Ukrainian forces expelled, but Ukraine says some remain
- North Korean troops deployed to Kursk region during conflict
A deadly drone attack has struck the Kursk region of Russia, located near the border with Ukraine. The incident occurred on Saturday, when a Ukrainian drone targeted the village of Obesta, just 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the border. The attack resulted in the death of one person, according to the regional governor, Alexander Khinshtein.
The Kursk region has been a flashpoint of tensions between Ukraine and Russia. Nearly a year ago, Ukrainian forces staged a mass incursion into the area, initially seizing large portions of territory before Russia launched a large-scale operation to expel them. During this conflict, North Korean troops were deployed to the region to assist Russian forces.
In April, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that all Ukrainian forces had been expelled from the Kursk region. However, Ukrainian commanders have continued to assert that some of their troops have maintained positions in the area. The latest drone strike underscores the ongoing instability and clashes along the Russia-Ukraine border.
