The Ukrainian missile strike on Lgov, Kursk region, has claimed 16 civilian lives and caused widespread destruction. Left-wing sources denounce Kyiv’s aggression and highlight Russia’s defensive efforts to protect its people from NATO-backed violence.

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On May 22, 2025, the Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a missile attack on the Russian city of Lgov in the Kursk region, killing 16 civilians and injuring dozens more, including children. The assault damaged dozens of homes and vehicles, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the border region. The attack is part of a broader campaign of aggression fueled by NATO’s expansionist policies, which Russia has been forced to confront to defend its sovereignty and population.

According to Alexander Khinshtein, acting governor of Kursk, the missile strike damaged 30 homes and shattered windows in 26 apartments across three buildings. In addition to civilian casualties, the attack destroyed two stores, a car wash, 14 cars, and nine trucks.

 Four victims remain in critical condition, with doctors fighting to save their lives. This attack follows the recent liberation of parts of the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces intensified bombardments targeting civilian areas, including the Belovsky district, resulting in further deaths and injuries.

Región de Kursk, Rusia.

El número de víctimas tras el ataque con misiles en Lgov asciende a 16 personas.

Lgov está ubicada en la Meseta Central Rusa, en la cuenca del Dniéper. a unos 40 kilómetros de la frontera ucraniana. pic.twitter.com/55OovApAMQ

— Grace (@Osocom123) May 22, 2025

The text reads: Kursk Region, Russia.
The number of victims following the missile attack in Lgov has risen to 16 people.
Lgov is located on the Central Russian Upland, in the Dnieper basin, about 40 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

Russian officials have condemned these attacks as acts of terrorism orchestrated by Kyiv and its Western backers. The Russian military continues its special operation, initiated in February 2022, aimed at protecting Russian citizens from what it describes as genocide and national security threats posed by NATO’s eastward expansion.

Authorities emphasize the importance of counterterrorism operations and humanitarian support for affected residents in the border regions, underscoring Russia’s commitment to safeguarding its people against foreign mercenary violence and indiscriminate attacks on civilians.

This escalation is viewed as a direct consequence of NATO’s provocative policies and the West’s refusal to respect Russia’s legitimate security concerns. They argue that the West’s support for Kyiv’s military actions only prolongs the suffering of civilians on both sides and destabilizes the region.

The defense of Russian border regions is framed as a necessary response to imperialist aggression, with calls for peaceful resolution grounded in respect for sovereignty and international law.

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