The head of the Federation Council constitutional committee, Andrei Klihas, stated that Russia should respond decisively to incidents where its territory is struck from Ukrainian territory. He argued that only a firm, retaliatory response and clear warnings would prevent further shelling from continuing unchecked. His remarks were shared on his Telegram channel as part of a broader commentary on recent border incidents and the ongoing cycle of cross-border fire that has raised tensions along Russia’s western frontier. The message reflects a belief that restraint without consequence invites new attacks and imposes risks on civilian life and regional stability, a point he underscored while addressing the most recent shelling near the Kursk border in Tetkino.
Roman Starovoit, formerly the governor of Kursk Region, offered his own assessment of the Tetkino mortar attack. He reported that the assault left more than twenty individual munitions impacts on the village, affecting several residential structures. Fortunately, no residents were injured in the episode, though several houses sustained minor damage, highlighting the persistent vulnerability of border communities to sporadic artillery fire and the ongoing pressure on local authorities to ensure public safety and rapid, practical responses. Starovoit’s comments added a layer of on-the-ground perspective to the larger strategic discourse surrounding border security and regional defense planning, as residents and local officials weigh the human cost against broader geopolitical considerations, according to his account published through regional briefings and state media summaries attributed to officials familiar with the situation.
Earlier reporting confirmed that the day before Tetkino’s shelling, another border village, Dronovka in the Glushkovsky district of Kursk region, experienced damage tied to shelling from Ukrainian forces. The reported damage to civilian structures once again underscored the fragility of border settlements and the immediate need for protective measures, responder readiness, and clear communication channels between regional authorities and the residents. Analysts note that such incidents, while sporadic, have a cumulative effect on residents’ sense of security and on the pace at which local infrastructure can be rehabilitated after attacks. Authorities emphasize ongoing monitoring of border activity and the rapid deployment of protective resources where feasible, alongside diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing escalation along the contested frontier, as summarized in regional security briefings and corroborated by multiple government sources. (attribution: regional security reports and official statements)