Bryansk governor reports civilian killed by explosive device

A civilian in Russia's Bryansk region died after an explosive device detonated in Zhukovsky district, governor Yegor Kovalchuk said on October 11. He attributed the device to a drop from a fixed-wing drone.

Kovalchuk offered condolences and promised assistance to the victim's family. His statement did not identify the person, give an age or specify the exact location. Regional broadcaster GTRK Bryansk also reported the death, citing the governor.

The governor said reports of devices being dropped had become more frequent. He urged residents to avoid forests in areas adjoining combat zones and places subject to official restrictions.

Kovalchuk described devices that can react to proximity and metal and warned about unfamiliar objects in forests. These details represent the regional governor's account. The device's construction and the circumstances of the explosion have not been independently established in the available reporting.