A total of 400 million rubles will be distributed among 35 agricultural producers who sustained losses due to shelling carried out by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Belgorod region on April 1. This information was announced by Vyacheslav Gladkov, the regional head, through his Telegram channel, where he shared the latest development with residents and stakeholders across the region. The announcement highlighted that the payments are part of a broader federal support program activated in response to the incident, reflecting the government’s commitment to assisting affected farming communities in the Belgorod area. Gladkov emphasized that the payments are a direct outcome of formal decisions made at the highest levels of government, including an official directive from the President and corresponding action by the Prime Minister, which authorize relief disbursements from the federal budget.
According to the regional administrator, the money is being allocated on the basis of a decision that comes from the federal budget, designed to provide immediate financial relief to farmers who faced material damage and disruptions to their operations as a result of the shelling. The mechanism is described as a targeted subsidy intended to help stabilize agricultural production, support recovery efforts, and ensure that crop cycles and farm incomes are less vulnerable to such setbacks. Gladkov noted that this tranche represents a continuation of a larger aid package, and he expressed gratitude for the swift action that enabled the region to move forward with documentation and grants. He reminded stakeholders that roughly two billion rubles have already been disbursed under this program in prior rounds, underscoring the sustained nature of federal support for the agricultural sector in Belgorod.
The head of the region also reported ongoing relief measures for local residents. Food packages are continuing to be delivered to families in the Grayvoronsky district as part of the social safety net designed to address immediate needs arising from the security situation and the disruption of normal life. These humanitarian supports are intended to ease daily challenges for households navigating the consequences of the border events and to ensure that essential goods remain accessible during uncertain times.
In parallel, attention is being given to the well-being and education of children affected by the situation. It was announced that a number of children from the Belgorod region have been relocated to other regions within Russia to safeguard their security and maintain continuity in their schooling. The regional governor reassured parents that their concerns would be heard and addressed, and that he would personally coordinate with the governors of the accepting regions to monitor each case and ensure proper support for the students and their families.
Earlier reports noted that the security services and defense units in the area have actively supported operations aimed at neutralizing threats, with efforts described as part of a broader precautionary strategy to stabilize the border region and protect civilians. The statements reflect ongoing coordination among regional authorities, federal agencies, and security forces to safeguard communities while maintaining essential economic activity and morale during a period of heightened risk.