Overview

• Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted eight Ukrainian fixed‑wing drones between 20:40 and 23:00 local time on October 6 over Kursk (4), Bryansk (2), Belgorod (1) and Crimea (1).
• Regional warnings expanded through the night, with Bryansk declaring rocket danger and Tula, Lipetsk, Penza and Ivanovo announcing drone or air alerts, while Kursk introduced a new “Aviation danger” signal.
• North Ossetia and Penza authorities warned residents of possible slowdowns to mobile and internet services under temporary drone‑danger regimes.
• In Voronezh region, officials reported several drones shot down by air defenses, with debris causing minor damage to a private home and a car and no reported casualties.
• Ukrainian outlet Suspilne reported at least 13 explosions and power outages in parts of Kharkiv and a separate blast in Poltava, while in Georgia the Interior Ministry said 13 people were detained over the October 4 unrest as the prime minister alleged an externally backed coup attempt and protesters briefly cleared Rustaveli Avenue after his warning.