Missile Tensions Escalate Over Kursk

Tensions surge as two Ukrainian missiles and 27 drones are reportedly destroyed over Russia's Kursk region. The Kursk governor announced the incident on Telegram, while Ukraine claimed the destruction of a Russian S-400 missile system. The situation remains tense with territory control under contention.

In a significant escalation of military tensions, two Ukrainian missiles and 27 drones were reportedly taken down over Russia's Kursk region, as announced by the regional governor on Sunday.

The specifics of the missiles remain unclear, as Governor Alexei Smirnov did not provide additional details in his Telegram post. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military claimed to have destroyed a Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system in the same area.

Despite these claims, Reuters has been unable to independently verify the reports. Since the Ukrainian forces crossed into Kursk on August 6, both nations have been engaged in a fierce territorial contest, with Moscow reclaiming significant ground, while Kyiv maintains control over approximately 800 square kilometers in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)