The Belgorod region faced renewed missile alerts as authorities declared a regional warning. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the regional governor, announced the alert directly to residents via his message channel, urging everyone to take cover and stay away from windows until further notice. The guidance was clear: seek shelter in rooms with solid walls, such as corridors, bathrooms, toilets, or basements without external openings, and if you are outdoors, move to a designated shelter or another safe location.
Earlier, the broader missile distress signal in Belgorod and the surrounding area had been lifted, only to be reimposed in the night hours as events developed. The region has experienced ongoing security challenges, and residents were reminded to follow official safety instructions issued by local authorities during periods of heightened threat.
On the night and morning of March 12, Russian regions reported a large-scale assault involving Ukrainian drones and missiles. Unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted over several areas, including Moscow, Leningrad, Belgorod, Kursk, Bryansk, Tula, and Voronezh. In the Oryol region, a drone strike caused a fire at an oil storage facility, while another fire broke out at an oil refinery near Nizhny Novgorod. Reports from military correspondents indicated that saboteurs were attempting to move from Ukraine toward the Belgorod and Kursk regions amid the air raid. Further details appeared in coverage from Socialbites, attributed to their reporting on the evolving incident.
Earlier reports also noted an attack affecting a shopping facility in Belgorod, with events underscoring the tense security situation in the region. Local authorities and emergency services continue to monitor developments and provide safety guidance to residents and visitors alike, emphasizing readiness and calm in response to evolving threats.