Ukraine was attacked with shells bearing the inscription "For Vologda Oblast Governor." In this way, soldiers "congratulated" the region's head, Georgy Filimonov, on taking office. Filimonov shared a video of the attack on his Telegram channel on October 20.
Governor Georgy Filimonov posted a video showing soldiers from Vologda Oblast firing a howitzer in the war zone. They used a shell with the inscription "For Vologda Oblast Governor, Georgy Filimonov." Before firing, the artillerymen thanked the governor for his "support" and congratulated him on assuming office.
Governor Filimonov took office in late September, with the song "The Sky of the Slavs" playing during his inauguration.
Messages are often written on shells aimed at the opposing side. For example, in 2023, after a 12-year-old girl was killed in Belgorod Oblast, Ukraine was attacked with missiles inscribed "For Vasilisa."