In the last 72 hours, two attacks with American-made ATACMS tactical-operational missiles were carried out by the Ukrainian Armed Forces against targets in the Kursk region, according to information confirmed by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
Attack on Lotarevka (November 23)
During the first attack, on November 23, five ATACMS missiles were fired at the position of an S-400 anti-aircraft missile division near the settlement of Lotarevka, approximately 37 km northwest of Kursk.
In the anti-missile battle, Russian forces deployed the Pantsir air defense system, successfully intercepting three of the missiles. However, two of them hit their target, damaging the radar and causing casualties among military personnel.
Attack on Kursk-Vostochny Airfield (November 25)
Two days later, on November 25, a new attack was launched against the Kursk-Vostochny airfield near the settlement of Khalino. This time, eight ATACMS missiles were fired.
Combat teams of the S-400 and Pantsir air defense systems shot down seven of them, but one struck the airfield’s infrastructure. Rocket fragments lightly injured two military personnel and caused minor damage to the site’s facilities.
Confirmation and Response
A detailed analysis of the attacked sites confirmed that both assaults involved ATACMS missiles supplied by the United States.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation stated that it is closely monitoring the situation and preparing retaliatory actions against the attacks.
This escalation comes amid rising tensions, highlighting the role of Western armaments in the conflict and the increasing frequency of attacks on Russian territory.
Source and images: Russian Ministry of Defense. This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.