Drone strikes injure a woman near Dunaika as Belgorod region faces multiple UAV incidents
Officials led by Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov shared details via Telegram about a drone strike in the Belgorod region near the village of Dunaika. The attack reportedly involved a drone colliding with a moving car, wounding a woman inside. An ambulance crew quickly arrived at the scene and transported the patient, who sustained head trauma and shrapnel wounds to the face, to the regional clinical hospital. Authorities said emergency services remained on the scene to secure the area, assist residents, and coordinate the response as investigators began documenting the incident for later review. The hospital prepared trauma teams, while responders established a perimeter to protect bystanders and keep routes open for additional ambulances and supply deliveries. Community members described the moment as chaotic yet carefully managed, with medics working with calm precision to triage and stabilize anyone who might later require further treatment.
Later updates indicate that the same day the governor reported continued Ukrainian activity across Belgorod. In the afternoon, five settlements were described as targets, with additional injuries and ongoing drone movement reported in the region. A separate case near Golovchino involved a woman who suffered a chest shrapnel wound; she was carried by ambulance to City Hospital No. 2 in Belgorod for treatment. Local officials noted that ambulances and medical teams were working in parallel at multiple sites to stabilize victims and ensure medical access for all affected residents. Sirens, the persistent hum of drones overhead, and the steady rhythm of responders on foot and wheels painted a day of heightened alert, as residents watched and waited for clearer guidance from authorities about what to expect next.
Additionally, observers noted two FPV drones operating over Plotvyanka, drones that are controlled from a pilot’s viewpoint and transmit live video back to the operator. Shrapnel from the attacks damaged a house, tearing the roof and breaking windows as the drones hovered nearby. The report also indicated UAV activity in Malinovka, Yasnye Zori, and Ilek-Penkovka, underscoring a day with multiple drone incursions across the border region. Local teams coordinated with civil defense units to monitor aerial movements, direct traffic away from impacted areas, and secure critical infrastructure until the all-clear could be issued by authorities. Residents were advised to remain indoors when drones were active and to report any suspicious aircraft sightings to emergency services.
Amid the disruption, a separate incident at the Belgorod Zoo added an unusual note. A zebra named Ron reportedly escaped from its enclosure during a fire at the zoo, a detail shared by local authorities without reports of further injuries tied to the event. Emergency services continued to manage the situation in Belgorod as responders supported residents and monitored for any additional developments related to the drone activity and associated fires. The day concluded with officials reiterating the importance of vigilance, rapid medical response, and orderly evacuation or shelter protocols for communities living in proximity to ongoing aerial incidents while investigators reviewed flight data, witness accounts, and security camera footage to piece together the sequence of events.”