Over 80 Ukrainian Drones Downed in Kursk Region in a Single Day
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Kursk region Governor Alexander Khinshtein reported that 84 Ukrainian drones were destroyed by Russian air defenses in a 24-hour period. The announcement came via his Telegram channel and represents a significant drone assault on the border area. No details on specific damage or targets have been released.
On May 1, 2026, Kursk region Governor Alexander Khinshtein said that over the past 24 hours, Russian air defense forces had destroyed a total of 84 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the territory of the region.
The figure was announced via Khinshtein’s official Telegram channel, marking one of the largest drone attacks targeting the border area of Kursk in recent times.
Specific details about damage or the intended targets of the drones have not been released, but air defense operations are said to have successfully thwarted potential strikes on civilian and military infrastructure in the region.