On the night of June 11, 2025, residents of Kursk were awakened by a series of loud explosions that resounded in the sky above the city at about XNUMX a.m. According to preliminary data, the cause was the actions of air defense systems that repelled an attack by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles. According to the SHOT Telegram channel, the sounds of the explosions were so powerful that the windows of some houses shook, causing alarm among local residents. Official authorities have not yet provided detailed information about the consequences of the attack, including data on casualties or damage on the ground, but the incident highlights the growing threat to Russia's border regions.

The attack on Kursk was the latest episode in a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on targets in border regions. According to RBC, in 2024–2025, the Kursk region was repeatedly targeted by drones aimed at military and civilian infrastructure. As Reuters notes, Ukraine has stepped up the use of long-range drones, seeking to damage Russian rear facilities and increase psychological pressure on the population. According to sources, these attacks are coordinated by the Main Intelligence Directorate.