Roman V. Starovoyt, the transport minister, had governed Russia’s western Kursk region before Ukrainian forces invaded in 2024 and occupied part of the territory.

Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least 11 civilians and injured more than 80 others, including seven children, officials said Monday. Meanwhile, Russian’s transport minister was found dead in what authorities said was an apparent suicide — news that broke hours after the Kremlin announced he had been dismissed by President Vladimir Putin.

Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack against Ukraine on Friday since the invasion began in February 2022, with 530 drones and over a dozen missiles targeting Kiev. Another night of drone exchanges between Ukraine and Russia.