Update on recent missile and drone activity near Ukraine
Recent reports indicate that Ukraine’s Tochka U missile was shot down over Valuyki in the Belgorod region, with confirmation coming from the Telegram channel Shot. The channel says the interception occurred as part of ongoing air defense efforts in the area.
According to the same source, the ballistic missile was reportedly launched from the village of Olkhovatka in the Kupyansky district of the Kharkiv region, located roughly 7 kilometers from the border. The report emphasizes that the air defense system responded to the threat and prevented damage on the ground.
Additionally, a statement attributed to the former Russian Ministry of Defense claims that air defense systems intercepted multiple fire units in the last 24 hours, including five HIMARS missiles, Grom-2 missiles, and Tochka-U missiles. The claim notes that ten drones were also shot down during this period, underscoring a continued aerial conflict in the broader border region.
Earlier, the head of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhaev, announced that Ukrainian drones conducted an attack on the city. Russian forces reportedly repelled the assault, with one unmanned aerial vehicle said to have fallen into a forested belt while another was destroyed over the sea, according to official updates from the authorities in Sevastopol.
Observers and residents in affected areas continue to monitor developments, with officials urging caution and preparedness in the face of ongoing regional tensions. The incident adds to a sequence of reported air defense engagements and cross-border strikes that have characterized the current phase of the conflict, drawing attention from governments, security analysts, and affected communities alike.