The Armed Forces of Ukraine reportedly attempted another drone strike on the Belgorod region, according to the Russian defense ministry’s Telegram channel. The report claims that on September 2 an airlifted drone was shot down in the Belgorod sky, with the vehicle described as a fixed-wing type observed over the region around 15:00 local time. The ministry stated that this latest operation by Kyiv was neutralized before it could cause harm inside Russian territory. At present, there are no confirmed reports of casualties from the incident.
On the same day, Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod Oblast, provided an update covering events from August 31 to September 1. He reported that at least five unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed in the region during this period, and that one drone reportedly detonated in flight. In his briefing, Gladkov also noted that eight local municipalities had been subjected to Ukrainian shelling during those days, with the Ukrainian forces firing a total of 154 artillery rounds at various settlements within the oblast. The governor emphasized the ongoing threat and the sustained tempo of incursions along the border.
According to official statements from regional authorities, these drone and artillery actions are viewed as part of a broader pattern of activity near the border, raising concerns about civilian safety and regional stability. Government spokespeople have reiterated that the security services are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating responses as clashes continue to unfold along the frontier. Attribution for the provided numbers and statements is attributed to the Belgorod regional administration and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, as cited in recent official communications [Citation: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation]. The region remains under heightened alert as authorities assess further threats and implement protective measures for residents and infrastructure [Citation: Belgorod administration communications].