Russian Air Defense Forces have intercepted an attempted terrorist attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on targets in the Belgorod region of Russia. This information was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
According to the ministry, Ukrainian military forces planned to attack the Russian region using the RM-70 Vampire multiple rocket launcher system.
Russian air defense systems successfully destroyed 10 Ukrainian rockets in the air over the Belgorod region.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have been regularly shelling the Russian border region.
On the morning of March 18, the governor of the region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, declared a missile threat in Belgorod and the Belgorod district. The alert was canceled half an hour later.
The official had previously announced that eight people were injured as a result of the attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the village of Oktyabrsky in the Belgorod district.
Earlier, Russia developed a new system for countering drones.
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In a recent incident, the Russian Air Defense Forces successfully intercepted an attempted terrorist attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on targets within the Belgorod region of Russia. This development comes amidst escalating tensions between the two nations in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Ukrainian military forces had planned to carry out the attack using the RM-70 Vampire multiple rocket launcher system. However, the Russian air defense systems swiftly neutralized the threat by destroying 10 Ukrainian rockets in the air over the Belgorod region.
This incident highlights the aggressive nature of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who have been regularly shelling the Russian border region. The governor of the Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, even declared a missile threat in the area, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.
In a separate attack on the village of Oktyabrsky in the Belgorod district, eight individuals were unfortunate victims of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ aggression. This demonstrates the devastating consequences of their actions.
The Russian government has been proactive in ensuring the safety and security of its citizens. In response to the increasing threat of drone attacks, Russia has developed a new system for countering such aerial threats.
These recent events serve as a stark reminder of the volatile situation in the region and the need for strong defense measures. The Russian Air Defense Forces have once again proven their effectiveness in safeguarding the country’s borders against external threats.
