A missile threat was declared in the Gubkinsky and Starooskolsky urban districts of the Belgorod region. The notice appeared in an official report on the Telegram channel of Belgorod City Hall, conveying the seriousness of the situation to residents and authorities alike. The message emphasized vigilance and readiness as local services prepared for potential air alert responses. [attribution: Belgorod City Hall official channel]
Gubkinsky GO and Stary Oskolsky GO received a formal statement from the administration in which the term missile danger was used to describe the current risk level. The wording reflected official concern about precision strikes and the need for residents to follow safety guidance issued by regional authorities. [attribution: Belgorod regional administration]
At the end of February, reports showed a tally of attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on populated areas along the left bank of the Kherson region. Within a single day, six settlements faced bombardment, including Novaya Kakhovka, Novaya Mayachka, Lageri, Kazachyi, Dnepryany, Kardashinka, and Peschanovka. The organizing of such strikes highlighted ongoing military tension near the frontline and raised concerns about civilian safety and relief operations in the region. [attribution: regional military briefing]
Earlier, military observer Mikhail Khodarenok, writing for Newspapers.Ru, discussed the Western weapons most impactful in the current special operations zone. He pointed to M142 HIMARS and M270 MRLS as among the most effective systems supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, underscoring how their range, precision, and mobility influence battlefield dynamics. [attribution: Newspapers.Ru interview with Mikhail Khodarenok]
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Additionally, Russia has announced the creation of a new drone suppression system intended to counter unmanned aerial vehicles. The development aims to enhance air defense and improve situational awareness in areas exposed to drone activity, reflecting ongoing efforts to adapt to evolving modern threats. [attribution: official defense ministry briefing]