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Governor reports Ukrainian drone attack and state media reports hostage situation in Russia’s Bryansk region

Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz reported Thursday that a Ukrainian military drone carried out a strike on the village of Sushany in the region’s Klimovsky District, causing a residential building to catch fire.

Earlier on Thursday, Bogomaz reported that Ukrainian saboteurs had entered the Klimovsky District and shelled a vehicle in the village of Liubechane. (Some media outlets reported the vehicle was a school bus, but regional officials later denied that claim, saying that school is currently being held remotely).

The Russian tabloid Telegram channels Baza and Mash reported that “Ukrainian saboteurs” took several people hostage in the village of Sushany. According to the Russian state news outlet TASS, up to six people are being held hostage.

Various media sources have reported that the group of “saboteurs” consists of 40–50 people. According to Baza, an electrical substation and a gas station in Sushany exploded, and Russian soldiers are engaged in combat with the “saboteurs.” TASS also reported armed clashes between Russian soldiers and Ukrainian “saboteurs,” while state news outlet RIA Novosti reported that hostages have been taken in Liubechane.

The Ukrainian authorities have not commented on these reports.

Meduza cannot immediately verify these claims.