Sirens Sound as Missile Threat Declared in Voronezh

A missile threat was declared in Voronezh Oblast on Tuesday evening, triggering warning sirens and urging residents to take immediate shelter in windowless rooms.
Jan 23, 2026
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Authorities warn residents to avoid windows and seek shelter in interior rooms during the missile threat alert.
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Oleg Fedorov / CHITA.RU

A missile threat was declared in Voronezh Oblast at 21:42 on Tuesday, January 20. Residents of the region are asked to immediately take shelter in a room without windows: in a corridor, bathroom, or storage room.

Due to the threat of a missile strike, warning sirens were activated in Voronezh.

«If you are on the street, enter the nearest building or suitable shelter,» Governor Alexander Gusev reminded.

Since 21:04, a UAV attack threat regime has also been in effect in Voronezh Oblast.

UPDATE: At 22:07, the missile threat in the region was canceled. The UAV attack threat regime remains in effect.

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