In the Belgorod region, air defense systems reportedly intercepted and destroyed seven unmanned aerial vehicles belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This update was provided by the press service of Russia’s Ministry of Defense. The ministry stated that the intercept occurred between 21:15 and 23:20 Moscow time, during what it described as another Kyiv-led attempt to launch a terrorist attack with drones. The claim emphasized that the drones used were aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles.
Earlier, the regional governor reported via Telegram that Ukrainian forces conducted an attack in the village of Dolgoye in the Belgorod region, noting the use of a kamikaze drone.
At the start of June, regional authorities urged residents to rely on basements as shelters, noting that basements had saved many lives. The message highlighted the need to strengthen this protective measure and suggested ongoing education for residents in collaboration with housing management companies to monitor basement safety and readiness.
Separately, there were media references to Ukrainian drone development aimed at extending operations toward Siberia, underscoring ongoing concerns about cross-border aerial activity. These developments are being tracked as part of broader regional security updates and responses from authorities.
Sources attributed to official broadcasts and regional communications maintain that the Belgorod authorities continue to emphasize civil defense preparedness, the rapid deployment of defensive assets, and the coordination of shelter infrastructure to minimize harm during aerial incidents. Attribution: Ministry of Defense statements and regional government communications.