Explosions heard in Russia’s Kursk Oblast as officials claim 17 drone shot-downs

Explosions were reported in Russia’s Kursk Oblast overnight on 25 July, prompting claims of multiple drone interceptions by Russian officials and MoD. Aleksei Smirnov, the acting governor of Kursk Oblast, stated that air defense systems were active over the region between 22:00 and 23:50 on 24 July.

This year, Ukraine has intensified its drone attacks against the Russian oil industry, significantly disrupting fuel supplies crucial for the Russian military, while simultaneously decreasing the Kremlin’s export revenues.

According to Smirnov’s claims on Telegram, a total of 17 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones were shot down over Kursk Oblast. The governor reported that one drone was intercepted over the Medvensky district at 22:23, followed by 12 more at 22:31, and an additional four at 23:24.

Russian Telegram channel Tipichny Kursk shared videos showing several instances of shooting down drones over the city.

Russia's Kursk Oblast governor claimed the alleged downing of 17 Ukrainian drones overnight. Russia's MoD claimed more interceptions.https://t.co/BtkJRkoPQg

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