Vasily Golubev, the governor of the Rostov region, issued a statement via his telegram channel addressing concerns over a potential UAV threat to the area. The governor underscored that local air defense forces are actively operating within the region and urged residents to stay vigilant and exercise caution as the situation develops. [Citation: Governor Golubev’s Telegram update on regional UAV threat and air defense readiness]
According to Golubev, the risk of a drone attack has been officially declared for Rostov, and frontline air defense units are already mobilized to monitor and counter any hostile activity. The message emphasized the importance of calm, situational awareness, and clear reporting of any suspicious aerial activity to authorities. [Citation: Official regional alert about UAV threat and air defense deployment]
Earlier, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that Russian forces neutralized assembly and storage sites linked to Ukrainian unmanned aircraft. The operations involved a combination of assets, including operational tactical aviation, unmanned systems, and missiles and artillery, coordinated with Russian military groups. The ministry asserted that these strikes targeted capabilities that could support UAV attacks. [Citation: Defense ministry briefing on neutralizing UAV-related infrastructure]
Additionally, Telegram channels including Baza noted that Ukrainian forces targeted the regional department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Belgorod along Slavy Boulevard. Eyewitness accounts described a drone impacting the building housing the regional police department, highlighting the ongoing intensity of cross-border security events in the border region. [Citation: Local reporting on the Belgorod incident involving a drone strike]
In a separate development, a Ukrainian military commander reportedly stated that the Russian Federation holds an advantage in the use of FPV drones. The claim points to evolving tactics and countermeasures involving small, fast unmanned systems that can complicate air defense planning in border zones. [Citation: Ukrainian commander’s assessment of FPV drone use and Russian capabilities]