Explosions rock Kursk: Russian authorities report downed drone

Explosions have rung out in the Russian city of Kursk; the governor of the region claims that the air defence forces shot down a drone.

Source: Roman Starovoit, the governor of Kursk Oblast, on Telegram

Quote: "Our defence system shot down a drone over Kursk."

Details: The governor did not provide any further information about the incident.

A video is posted on social media where the sounds of explosions in the city can be heard.

Updated at 01:50. According to Starovoit, the Russian air defence system operated over Kursk again.

Background: On 19 June, the city of Valuyki, Belgorod Oblast, Russia, was under intense fire.

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