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31 May 2025

At least 14 civilians have been injured in the attacks, according to a top regional official

Ukrainian kamikaze drones struck residential areas in Kursk Region overnight and during the day on Saturday, injuring 14 people, including four children, according to Acting Governor Aleksandr Khinshteyn.

In the town of Rylsk, UAVs hit two five-story apartment blocks, injuring seven people. The victims include a family with two children, Khinshteyn said, adding that some residents were hospitalized with shrapnel wounds.

In the village of Artakovo, drones damaged two buildings and a garage. A family of three, who were at home during the attack, were also hospitalized, according to the governor.

In a later statement, the governor said that two more kids were wounded in a UAV strike in the region's Lgov District. They have been hospitalized in moderate condition and are currently being treated.

A drone also hit an agricultural enterprise in Rylsk District, lightly injuring two people and causing a major blaze, according to Khinshteyn.

In the afternoon, the village of Begoscha came under attack, with a UAV setting a private home on fire. The resident, a 97-year-old woman, avoided injuries and was evacuated, he wrote.

"Dear residents, the enemy continues its vile attacks on our territory. I ask you to remain vigilant. Take care of yourselves," the governor urged.

Ukraine has stepped up attacks deep inside Russia since the two sides held their first direct talks in three years on May 16 in Istanbul. Moscow has proposed holding a second round of negotiations on June 2, but Kiev has yet to formally commit.

During a meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday, Russia's envoy Vassily Nebenzia accused Ukraine of engaging in "manipulations" aimed at deceiving the US, which is attempting to broker a ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev.

Nebenzia rejected claims that Russian troops are deliberately targeting civilians in Ukraine, stating that Moscow is only carrying out strikes on military targets.

(RT.com)