Reports from Russian authorities say a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle was intercepted over the Belgorod region as part of ongoing air defense operations. The information, circulated through a Telegram channel connected to official channels, attributed the incident to the Russian Ministry of Defense. According to the statement, around 21:00 Moscow time on September 28, Kyiv’s regime attempted another terrorist strike using an aircraft-type drone targeting objects inside the Russian Federation. Duty air defense units are said to have destroyed the Ukrainian drone over the Belgorod region, preventing damage or casualties on the ground. This account underscores a pattern of attempted aerial incursions that Russia has warned about in recent months. Source: Russian Ministry of Defense
Later in the day, the Russian Ministry of Defense reiterated that air defense forces had stopped another assault by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, aiming an aircraft-type UAV at Russian targets. The repeated alerts reflect the tightening of air defense posture in border regions and the ongoing vigilance exercised by Russian forces against drone-enabled threats. Source: Russian Ministry of Defense
In the same period, Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod region, stated that air defense systems had repelled drones launched by the Ukrainian Armed Forces over the territory. He emphasized that no damage or injuries were reported as a result of this latest incident. The governor’s briefings are part of a broader effort to keep residents informed amid frequent aerial activity near the border. Source: Belgorod regional administration
Gladkov also noted that there had been 130 reported attacks by Ukrainian forces in the Belgorod region to date. Among the episodes, the village of Dolgoye in the Valuysky urban district received the heaviest shelling on that day, with around 20 projectiles landing in the area. A number of residents sustained injuries, and emergency responders were mobilized to provide aid and assess the damage. The situation has prompted discussions about civil defense readiness, evacuation planning, and the resilience of local infrastructure under continuous threat. Source: Belgorod regional authorities
Authorities in Russia have signaled the deployment and testing of new protective measures as part of an evolving strategy to counter drone threats. Earlier this year, officials announced the development of a drone suppression system intended to disrupt and defeat unmanned aerial systems operating near sensitive sites. The emergence of such technologies reflects Russia’s broader push to strengthen border security and reduce the risk of unauthorized air activity over its territory. Source: Russian defense initiatives