Ukrainian Drone Attacks Spark Fires and Injuries in Russian Border Regions

Ukrainian attacks triggered a fire at a Russian factory producing electrical devices and injured several people in border regions overnight. A drone attack caused significant damage in Kursk region while further injuries were reported in Belgorod and Voronezh regions. Russia's defence systems reportedly destroyed 13 Ukrainian drones.

Ukrainian attacks overnight ignited a fire at a factory in Russia's Kursk region, wounding at least six people in border areas, according to local governors.

A drone caused the blaze in Korenevo, which was extinguished by morning without fatalities. Additional injuries were reported in the region due to explosions and shelling.

The Ukrainian government has yet to comment on the attacks, which Reuters could not independently verify. Russia's Defense Ministry announced the destruction of 13 Ukrainian drones overnight as authorities consider evacuating vulnerable villages in Belgorod.

(With inputs from agencies.)