Cross-Border Tensions: Ukraine-Russia Conflict Escalates

On Friday, attacks along the Ukraine-Russia border resulted in two fatalities. In Chernihiv, Ukraine, a missile assault killed one person. Meanwhile, in Russia's Kursk region, a drone strike claimed another life, amid ongoing conflict and territorial disputes between the two nations.

Two people were killed in attacks along the Ukraine-Russia border on Friday, according to local officials. In Chernihiv, a northern Ukrainian city, three missiles struck a residential area, killing one person, injuring four others, and destroying two houses. The regional governor shared an image showing a destroyed home facade.

Meanwhile, in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces have maintained control over areas five months post-incursion, a civilian was killed by a drone strike, as reported by the regional governor. The Ukrainian military stated on Thursday it executed a high-precision strike on a Russian command post in the same region. Russia's military noted it had intercepted four Ukrainian missiles.

The Russian side claims it has regained most territories initially captured by Ukrainian forces during their border incursion into Kursk in August.

(With inputs from agencies.)