Table of Contents
- 1 Kursk region
- 2 Lipetsk region
- 3 Updated: in the Lipetsk region they reported the fall of a UAV
- 4 Air strike on the Russian Federation
- 5 **How might the use of ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles, if confirmed, impact Russia’s strategic calculations and military defense posture within its own borders?**
Kursk region
Local authorities have been talking since the previous evening about the alleged threat of missile strikes. Then the air defense operation was announced.
Later, the governor of the Kursk region announced at least twice the end of the threat of a missile attack, or again about such a threat.
In addition, he also spoke about the dangers of drone attacks in the area.
Already at night, a Russian official reported a charge that was brought down by air defense systems in the Kursk region two missiles and 27 drones. And he urged local residents “not to go near the wreckage.” Let’s say that these missiles and UAVs, according to him, are Ukrainian.
The governor did not say anything about any impact from the air attack in the Kursk region.
At the same time, in the Kursk public pages in the Russian Telegram channels they wrote that it could be said that the Western ATACMS or Storm Shadow long-range missiles would be used to hit the Kursk region that night.
Russian propagandists and Z-channel said that Reportedly 5 missiles were fired into the area.
Russian media did not provide any evidence for such a hypothesis.
The network also wrote regarding the residents of the Kursk region that explosions were heard in the cities of Kursk and Kurchatov.
Lipetsk region
In this Russian region, local authorities announced that there was also a risk of an air attack on Saturday afternoon.
“Attention! An aerial threat system is being introduced throughout the entire Lipetsk region. Attention! Threat of UAV attack on the territory of Lipetsk city and Lipetsk Moscow Region,” says the statement of the governor of Lipetsk dated 21:40 and 00:25, respectively.
At the same time, Lipetsk Telegram channels wrote about explosion sounds and air defense operations due to drone attack.
Updated: in the Lipetsk region they reported the fall of a UAV
The governor of this area announced this morning that 4 drones were shot down in the area by air defense systems.
“There are no injuries or casualties,” the Russian official says, adding that “experts continue to work at the sites where the drones fell.” “
Air strike on the Russian Federation
Remember that after the massive attack on Ukraine by the Russian Federation in various regions of the aggressive country, drone attacks were announced, and, accordingly, explosions and fires at various facilities related to the Russian defense industry. Attacks are reported to be taking place on military targets, military bases, etc.
The intensity of such air strikes, mostly using drones, is steadily increasing in several areas of Russia. Usually, regions near the border with Ukraine complain about drone attacks. In particular, in the Kursk region.
Let’s remember that on November 20, the Western media wrote that The Armed Forces of Ukraine used Storm Shadow missiles for the first time to attack Russian territory. The network said that an object in the city was hit. Maryino, Kursk region.
According to the special publication Defense Express, The target could be the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin – Baryatinsky estate in the Kursk region. Analysts said that there is an underground military command post on the grounds of this estate. There could be control of Russian troops in the Kursk area and North Korean generals.
And on November 23, Global Defense wrote that due to Storm Shadow missile attacks on Maryino 500 DPRK soldiers and Russian officers were killed.
Let us add that on November 19, RBC-Ukraine’s source in the Defense Forces reported the first Ukrainian strike with ATACMS missiles on the territory of the Russian Federation – then The Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked a military facility in the Bryansk region.
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**How might the use of ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles, if confirmed, impact Russia’s strategic calculations and military defense posture within its own borders?**
## World Today News Interview: Drone Warfare Escalates in Russia
**Introduction**
Good evening, and welcome to World Today News. Tonight, we delve into the escalating situation in Russia following reports of drone attacks and missile threats in the Kursk and Lipetsk regions. To help us understand the situation better, we are joined by two distinguished guests:
* **Dr. Irina Petrova:** a leading expert on Russian military and security affairs at the Institute for Strategic Studies.
* **Colonel Michael Evans (Ret.):** former US Air Force intelligence officer with extensive experience in drone warfare analysis.
**Section 1: The Recent Attacks – Understanding the Context**
**Interviewer:** Dr. Petrova, the article reports simultaneous threats and attacks in Kursk and Lipetsk regions. Can you provide some context on these locations’ strategic significance? Are they vulnerable to Ukrainian attacks due to their proximity to the border?
**Dr. Petrova:**
**Interviewer:** Colonel Evans, from a military perspective, what does the use of drones and missiles in these attacks tell us about the evolving conflict? Is this a shift in Ukrainian tactics or simply a continuation of existing strategies?
**Colonel Evans:**
**Section 2: The Role of Long-Range Weapons – ATACMS and Storm Shadow**
**Interviewer:**
The article mentions the possibility of ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles being used in these attacks, weapons long sought by Ukraine. Dr. Petrova, how significant would the confirmed use of these weapons be for the Ukrainian war effort?
**Dr. Petrova:**
**Interviewer:** Colonel Evans, can you elaborate on the technical capabilities of these missiles? How do they change the strategic equation on the battlefield?
**Colonel Evans:**
**Section 3: Impact and Response – Domestic and International Reactions**
**Interviewer:**
Dr. Petrova, how are these events being received within Russia? What is the likely impact on public morale and the war effort?
**Dr. Petrova:**
**Interviewer:**
Colonel Evans, internationally, this escalation of attacks into Russian territory raises concerns about potential further escalation. What measures can be taken to prevent a wider conflict?
**Colonel Evans:**
**Conclusion**
**Interviewer:** Thank you both for providing your valuable insights on this critical situation. The escalating drone attacks in Russia amidst the ongoing war undeniably raise complex questions about the conflict’s trajectory. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide our audiences with the latest information and analysis.
Thank you for joining us tonight on World Today News.
