Escalation at the Border: Kursk Shelling Wounds 24

The Russian health ministry reported 24 wounded, including six children, due to shelling in the Kursk region. Moscow accused Ukraine of the border attack. Kyiv sustained air attacks near the border, with Russian defense systems destroying four drones overnight, according to the Russian defense ministry.

The Russian health ministry reported on Wednesday that 24 individuals, including six children, were wounded following a shelling incident in the Kursk region. Moscow has placed the blame on Ukraine for initiating the border attack the previous day, according to the Interfax news agency.

Meanwhile, Kyiv has continued its air offensive near the border. Reports from the Russian defense ministry indicate that four drones were destroyed by Russian defense systems overnight.

The situation marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)