A missile alert was issued in Kursk, according to a statement from the Governor of the Kursk Region, Roman Starovoyt. The update appeared on a Telegram channel associated with regional authorities and was subsequently reported as a safety advisory for residents across the area. The alert signaled that immediate protective actions were necessary amid ongoing security concerns in the region. The governor’s message emphasized the seriousness of the situation and urged vigilance among the public as authorities worked to assess the threat and coordinate the response with emergency services and local administrations.
“A missile alert has been initiated,” the district chief wrote, echoing the official warning issued to the population. The message was intended to prompt people to seek shelter and to minimize exposure to any potential danger. Local officials urged residents to prioritize personal safety, avoid exposed areas, and move to structures offering solid walls and minimal windows. In particular, safe locations such as windowless corridors, bathrooms, toilets, closets, or other interior rooms were recommended. Those indoors were told to stay away from windows and keep doors closed while awaiting further instructions from authorities or the all-clear signal. The guidance stressed the importance of staying informed through official channels and staying calm to facilitate orderly movement to secure spaces.
Earlier, Starovoit reported the appearance of a kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the village of Sverdlikovo, Sudzhansky district, within the Kursk region. According to the information obtained, no injuries were recorded in the incident. The impact of the drone damaged the facade of a house and shattered several windows, with additional damage noted on a passenger car. Local responders assessed structural safety and initiated checks of surrounding buildings to ensure there were no further hazards. Residents were reminded to remain indoors and to monitor official updates while authorities conducted a rapid evaluation of any additional threats in the vicinity.
Prior to that, reports indicated that three missiles were launched by the Armed Forces of Ukraine within the Fatezhsky district of the Kursk region. Investigations were focused on identifying the trajectory, impact zones, and potential casualties, while emergency services coordinated with regional authorities to deliver timely information to residents. The incident underscored the fragile security environment in border areas and highlighted the critical role of rapid communication, sheltering protocols, and public cooperation with security agencies to reduce risk to civilians during escalations of hostilities.
In a separate development, Belgorod officials previously announced a missile alert as part of ongoing regional security updates. Local authorities stated that protective measures were being activated across affected towns and villages, with residents urged to follow official guidance, seek shelter when advised, and report any suspicious activity to authorities. The series of advisories reflects the heightened state of alert in border regions and the emphasis on clear, concise, and timely communications to minimize harm and maintain public order during volatile periods. The information from official channels consistently stresses that staying indoors, avoiding windows, and moving to safe inner spaces can dramatically reduce exposure to debris or blast effects, while remaining prepared to evacuate if instructed by authorities or if conditions deteriorate further.