Stories from Kurs · Russia

Alexander Ginsburg, head of the Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology, announced that a new melanoma vaccine has yielded its first treatment results. A patient receiving the vaccine is currently under observation at home in the Kursk region by a regional oncology dispensary. Ginsburg noted that the patient is showing small shifts following the vaccine administration. Analysis of a patient receiving an mRNA vaccine for melanoma treatment showed initial shifts toward producing necessary immune proteins. The Ministry of Health authorized the use of these vaccines in clinical practice in April. Full immunological results are expected following ten administrations of the drug. The next phase of therapy is scheduled for the coming week. The male patient is undergoing treatment at home under the supervision of local doctors.

A patient receiving a vaccine has shown small immunological shifts, according to Alexander Ginsburg. The patient is currently under observation at a regional oncology dispensary in the Kursk region. Approximately ten doses of the vaccine are required for the full regimen.

Two commanders in Kursk were sentenced for extorting bribes from their subordinates. The ruling follows reports of widespread extortion and bribery within the Russian military, according to human rights activists and journalists. Russian military personnel are reportedly expressing widespread complaints regarding the army's recruitment practices. The court stated they received more than 7 million rubles through illegal means. Human rights activists and journalists report ongoing issues with bribery in the military, including payments for leave. The report suggests this sentencing may be an exception to standard practices in the region. Former deputy heads of the Kursk region are facing trial for bribery involving 20 million rubles. A deputy and a businessman have been detained in connection with the bribery and embezzlement case. The investigation involves the former deputy head Sergeev.

The head of a state corporation announced the construction of the Kursk C2 station to replace existing capacities and increase regional energy security. The launch of the station is timed to coincide with the May 1 celebrations.

Rosatom has entered the first power unit of the Kurs KS-2 into industrial operation. Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated the unit is the most powerful single energy installation in Russia. The regulator rated the unit's nominal capacity at 1,252 megawatts. The Kursk KS-2 power unit has been placed into industrial operation, according to the General Director. The company's General Director announced the unit is now in industrial operation and noted discussions regarding floating nuclear plants for an African country. The deployment follows the company's ongoing infrastructure restoration efforts. The unit represents the largest single-capacity power block in the country.

Repair work to restore heating in the Kursk region is expected to continue until May. Approximately 80 personnel, including 30 technicians, have been deployed to manage repairs and mitigate consequences. Officials stated that information regarding the progress of these operations will be updated as it becomes available. The source noted that information will be supplemented as it becomes available. The work is described as an ongoing operational effort.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree to decorate soldiers for their distinguished service in the Kursk region. Authorities are also investigating whether law enforcement provided support during these actions. Further details on the operation and the identity of the neutralized individuals were not immediately available. Terrorist elements have been neutralized in the Kursk and Duborovskaya regions of Russia. An incident occurred where remaining individuals attacked with stones after a stampede resulted in deaths. There are reports of US military mobilization occurring near a specific region. Al Araby Radio reports that American military mobilizations are being brought into the region. Reports indicate a mobilization of US military forces in proximity to Kursk. The nature and scale of this deployment are not yet fully clarified.

The Kursk nuclear power station has accumulated approximately 7 tons of plutonium over more than 40 years of operation. Current primary issues at the facility involve the storage of spent Swedish fuel. The accumulation of radioactive material remains a operational concern for the station.

A man died during a Russian military operation to repel an incursion in the Kursk region. North Korean People's Army soldiers are assisting Russian military efforts to repel incursions in the Kursk region. One man was reported killed during the operations. Ukrainian drone strikes in the area have injured five people.

Residents of Kursk laid flowers at a site designated for a future monument to heroes who protected civilians from Ukrainian Armed Forces aggression. The ceremony included Kursk Governor Alexander Khinshtein, regional government representatives, military personnel, and local citizens. The event marked the anniversary of the region's liberation from Ukrainian forces. No specific casualty numbers or names of deceased were provided in the broadcast. General Allaudinov issued a statement regarding the Kursk operation on the one-year anniversary of the Russian army's control of the region. The announcement follows the April 26, 2025, date marking the end of Ukrainian presence in the area. The report noted that drone attacks near the Russian border necessitate the creation of a buffer zone to push threats away from the border.