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Authorities in parts of western Russia are warning residents to change how they dress and travel as drone attacks near the Ukrainian border become more frequent. Officials say certain appearances could increase the risk of being mistaken for military targets.
The guidance reflects growing concerns over civilian safety in areas exposed to cross-border strikes.
New warnings issued
According to The Moscow Times, local officials in Russia’s Kursk region have advised civilians to avoid wearing camouflage clothing or using vehicles with military-style markings.
Vladimir Zaytsev, head of the Bolshesoldatsky district, issued the recommendation in a post on VKontakte.
“Refrain from wearing military uniforms or using vehicles with military-style coloring (khaki, dark green, gray or olive), especially those bearing markings used by the Russian Armed Forces, when traveling in border areas and nearby districts,” he said.
Safety concerns
Zaytsev said the guidance is aimed at reducing risks to civilians in areas regularly targeted by Ukrainian drone attacks.
He added that following these precautions could help “prevent death or injury to the civilian population and the destruction of motor vehicles.”
The warning comes after reported fatalities linked to drone strikes on moving vehicles in the district earlier this year.
Expanding guidance
Similar advice has also been issued in neighboring regions.
The Moscow Times reports that the governor of Belgorod, which borders Ukraine, recently urged residents to avoid wearing military-style clothing within 15 kilometers of the frontier.
Both Kursk and Belgorod regions have faced repeated shelling and drone activity since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Border tensions
The area briefly became a frontline zone after Ukrainian forces launched an incursion into nearby districts in August 2024.
Officials now appear focused on minimizing civilian exposure as attacks continue with increasing frequency.
Sources: The Moscow Times
