Belgorod Oblast
First-level administrative division of Russia
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| March 18 2025 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian forces initiated a ground incursion into Belgorod Oblast, Russia, targeting areas near the towns of Demidovka, Grafovka, and Prilesye. This marked a significant cross-border military operation during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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| February 3 2025 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Armen Sargsyan, a Ukrainian-born paramilitary leader and founder of the Pro-Russian Arbat Battalion, was severely injured by a bomb in the entrance hall of an apartment building in Moscow. He later died from his wounds in hospital.
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| January 31 2025 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones attacked the Volgograd Refinery, causing a fire at the facility. Russian sources reported the fire was quickly extinguished.
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| January 29 2025 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine launched a drone attack on the Kstovo Refinery in Nizhny Novgorod, approximately 1000 km from the border. Ukrainian military sources claimed all 4 drones hit their targets, causing multiple explosions and large fires. Local residents reported at least three explosions. Russian authorities confirmed the blaze burned for two days, leading Sibur to temporarily halt plant operations.
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| January 20 2025 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones targeted the Gorbunov Kazan Aviation Plant, where Tu-160 strategic bombers are manufactured. The attack caused several explosions about 1000 km from the Ukrainian border. Russian local sources claimed minimal damage and that all drone threats were neutralized.
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| January 14 2025 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones attacked the Kazan Orgsintez chemical plant in Tatarstan, causing explosions and fires in three liquified natural gas (LNG) storage tanks. The attack occurred nearly 1000 km from the Ukrainian border, with Russian sources acknowledging the incident.
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| December 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Vladimir Putin threatened to bring more 'destruction' to Ukraine in retaliation for a Ukrainian drone attack on Kazan in the Republic of Tatarstan.
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| December 31 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Multiple Storm Shadow long-range missiles struck Lgov, hitting a Russian command bunker and a troop barracks of the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade. Initial Russian reports indicated 8 military members were killed and 22 were injured and hospitalized.
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| December 27 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Airports in multiple Russian cities including Sochi, Kazan, Samara, Grozny, Makhachkala, Volgograd, and Astrakhan were temporarily closed due to the threat of drone attacks.
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| December 25 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones attacked the cities of Grozny, Mozdok, and Vladikavkaz in the North Caucasus, as reported by Russian authorities.
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| December 25 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 crashed near Aktau International Airport after being allegedly shot down by a Russian military air-defence system (Pantsir-S1) near Grozny, killing several passengers and crew members.
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| December 21 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Kazan International Airport in Tatarstan and Gagarin Airport in Saratov were temporarily closed due to Ukrainian drone attacks.
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| December 17 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russian lieutenant general Igor Kirillov was assassinated in Moscow, with the SBU claiming responsibility for the attack.
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| December 1 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drone attacks occurred in the Bryansk and Kaluga regions of Russia, according to Russian authorities.
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| November 25 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Additional drone attacks on the Rosneft Kaluga oil storage depot resulted in explosions and fires. By November 28, three of the ten storage tanks were completely destroyed.
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| November 22 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones attacked the Rosneft Kaluga oil storage depot, with Russian sources claiming to have shot down two missiles and 27 drones.
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| November 22 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine used multiple Storm Shadow missiles to attack the Maryino estate in Kursk, a Russian army command post and communications hub. A North Korean general officer was reportedly wounded in the attack.
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| November 20 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones struck the 13th Arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate in Kotovo, Novgorod Oblast, leading to the evacuation of local residents.
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| November 17 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Center for Countering Disinformation reported drone strikes on the Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant.
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| November 17 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Biden administration authorized the use of long-range ATACMS missiles for military targets inside mainland Russia.
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| November 14 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones attacked the Krymsk air base in Krasnodar Krai, targeting a base with Su-27, Su-30 fighter jets, and Ka-27 helicopters. Russian air defenses claimed to have shot down 51 drones with no reported casualties.
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| November 10 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
At least 34 Ukrainian drones launched an attack on Moscow.
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| November 8 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones attacked the Aleksin Chemical Plant near Moscow, causing explosions and fires at the ammunition and explosives manufacturing facility.
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| November 6 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
An A-22 light aircraft converted into a drone struck the Kaspiysk naval base, reportedly damaging two vessels of the Caspian Flotilla.
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| October 10 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones attacked the Khanskaya airbase near Maykop, causing a fire that was subsequently detected by NASA's Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS).
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| October 3 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones conducted a strike on the Borisoglebsk air base in Voronezh Oblast, targeting multiple Russian military assets including Su-34 and Su-35 aircraft, fuel tanks, and a warehouse storing glide bombs.
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| September 21 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine launched drone attacks on two Russian ammunition depots: the 23rd Arsenal near Oktyabrsky in Tver Oblast and the 719th Artillery Ammunition Base near Tikhoretsk and its air base in Krasnodar Krai.
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| September 18 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine launched a successful drone attack on the GRAU 107th Ammunition Depot in Toropets, causing massive explosions and fires. The attack resulted in an earthquake-magnitude blast, potentially destroying 30,000 tonnes of munitions. 13 people were injured, and an area evacuation was ordered.
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| September 10 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine conducted its largest drone attack against Moscow, launching 144 drones that damaged dozens of homes and killed two people.
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| September 1 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine launched over a hundred drones against targets in Russia, including the Konakovo Power Station in Tver Oblast and the Moscow Refinery in Moscow.
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| August 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian military launches a major offensive into Kursk Oblast, capturing numerous settlements. This is the largest attack into Russian territory since the war began and the first primarily conducted by Ukrainian regular forces.
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| August 31 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Belgorod Oblast governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported five civilians were killed in Ukrainian missile strikes on Belgorod.
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| August 28 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Atlas oil depot in Kamenski District, Rostov Oblast, was attacked. This facility, a division of the Federal Agency for State Reserves, supplies petroleum products to the Russian Armed Forces. A second drone attack later that day renewed the blaze.
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| August 28 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Zenit oil depot in Kotelnich, Kirov Oblast, was attacked. This facility is located more than 1200 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
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| August 26 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
During the Omsk refinery attack, an explosion and fire destroyed the crude distillation unit CDU-11, which was responsible for approximately one-third of the plant's capacity.
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| August 22 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Marinovka air base was attacked by Ukrainian drones, causing explosions and a fire at the air base.
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| August 21 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia announced interception of 11 Ukrainian attack drones heading towards Moscow.
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| August 18 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Proletarsk oil depot was attacked approximately 250 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, resulting in a massive multi-day fire at the extensive petroleum tank farm.
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| August 14 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
One of the most massive UAV attacks on Russian territory occurred, involving 117 drones. 11 drones hit the Savasleyka air base in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. Governor Gleb Nikitin confirmed all targets were shot down by air defense with no destructions or losses.
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| August 14 2024 | A state of emergency was declared in the Belgorod region during the Russo-Ukrainian War due to Ukrainian military incursions and attacks on airbases. |
| August 9 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
A Ukrainian HIMARS strike destroyed a convoy of Russian troops in Kursk Oblast, Russia, which Russian milbloggers described as one of the bloodiest attacks of the entire war.
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| August 8 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Lipetsk air base was struck by a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack, causing numerous explosions and fires, reportedly injuring six people.
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| August 3 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
A major drone attack was conducted on Morozovsk air base, with locals reporting multiple large explosions, including secondary explosions.
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| July 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the British government would authorize the use of Storm Shadow long-range missiles against military targets in Russia.
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| July 31 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russian forces claimed to have intercepted a Neptune missile and 19 drones across multiple oblasts. A storage facility caught fire near Kursk Vostochny Airport, with Ukraine claiming it was a weapons and military equipment storage site.
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| July 28 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil depot in Polevaya, Kursk Oblast, causing a multi-day fire detected by NASA's FIRMS.
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| July 27 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian drones struck the Olenya air base in Murmansk Oblast, damaging two Tu-22M3s. Additional attacks occurred at Engels and Dyagilevo airfields, and an oil refinery in Ryazan.
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| July 25 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The governor of Belgorod Oblast reported one person killed and two others injured by Ukrainian shelling in Shebekino.
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| July 24 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
A GRU officer and his wife were wounded by a bomb planted under their car in Moscow.
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| July 23 2024 |
Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
A Ukrainian drone attack on a ferry in Port Kavkaz killed one person and started a fire onboard, according to the governor of Krasnodar Krai.
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