Residents of Kursk report a series of powerful explosions that occurred in the city. Videos are being distributed on social networks and instant messengers, which record the moments of missile launches and subsequent explosions. According to eyewitnesses, the missiles were fired from fighter jets or a bomber. A few seconds after launch, a deafening explosion was heard.

At this time, the details of the incident remain unknown. Authorities and emergency services have not yet given official comments about the incident.

Against the backdrop of fighting in the Kursk region between the Russian military and the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the situation is causing a certain amount of panic among the local population, especially after it was stated that Kyiv’s goal is to seize the Kursk nuclear power plant.