War and Fatalism: The Reality of Russia's Belgorod Region.

Russian regions on the country’s southwestern border, including Belgorod and Kursk, have experienced shelling, drone attacks, and armed incursions as the war in Ukraine enters its 16th month. The attacks have revealed Moscow’s inability to ensure the security of its own territory. Residents are constantly reminded of the ongoing fighting by bomb shelter signs, posters with instructions on what to do in case of an artillery attack, and military recruitment advertisements.