Attack on mining and processing plant reported in Kursk Oblast, Russia
Nation11 April 2024, 01:45 PM
Mikhailovsky mining and processing plant in Kursk Oblast
reportedly faced an attack, with local Telegram channels releasing videos of
the incident, as Kursk Oblast governor Roman Starovoit claimed the air defense system's
interception of three drones on April 11.
He noted that “several cars” of employees of
Mikhailovsky mining and processing plant were damaged as a result of
the UAV attack. According to him, there were no casualties.
Russian Defense Ministry announced alleged destruction of 12
drones over six regions of the country. Ukraine is traditionally blamed for
this attack.
Russian Defense Ministry says that three drones were shot
down over Kursk and Tambov oblasts, two over Belgorod and Mordovia, and one
over Bryansk and Lipetsk oblasts.