2026-02-02: Several people were killed on Monday (2 February) after a Ukrainian drone struck a residential house in Stary Oskol city, Belgorod Oblast, causing a fire and partial collapse of the building.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
