In brief
Xinhua reports that a Ukrainian drone struck a private house in Russia’s Bryansk region, killing two people and injuring five others. The governor confirmed the strike and said authorities were investigating the incident amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. No further details about the victims or the drone model were released at the time of reporting.
Two people were killed and five others injured when a Ukrainian drone struck a private house in Russia’s Bryansk region, the regional governor said on Saturday, Xinhua reported.
The governor, speaking from Moscow, described the incident as part of the ongoing conflict between the two nations, noting that the attack targeted a residential building and caused significant damage.
Officials said the drone was "outside Russian territory," and authorities are working to locate the perpetrators and investigate the damage, Xinhua added.
The incident follows several recent reports of cross‑border incidents in the Bryansk area, where security forces have exchanged fire with Ukrainian fighters.
Although the governor did not release the victims’ names, the statement confirmed that the local police are conducting an investigation and that border patrols have been increased to prevent further incursions.
Xinhua did not specify the drone model used, but noted that Russian forces are evaluating the attack to determine the exact source and intent.
The strike underscores the escalating tensions along Russia’s western borders, where both sides accuse each other of targeting civilian infrastructure.
