Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod region, announced that 590 children have been evacuated in response to the ongoing bombardment threat. The update appeared on the regional authority’s official channels, signaling a coordinated relocation plan aimed at protecting the region’s youngest residents during a period of heightened risk. The relocation strategy involves moving families to safer zones within Russia while authorities monitor evolving conditions. This information comes directly from the Belgorod regional administration for public awareness during a time of crisis. Sources: Belgorod regional administration press release.
Gladkov clarified that 150 children from Belgorod region will be relocated to the Astrakhan region, while 540 children will be sent to Samara region. The goal is to ensure affected families have access to secure housing and continued schooling away from front lines should the threat persist. The plan envisions temporary accommodations and suitable spaces in educational facilities in Astrakhan and Samara, with family reunification and ongoing schooling remaining priorities. Sources: Belgorod regional administration press release.
According to the governor, the initial evacuation period is three weeks. If security improves and there is no immediate escalation, authorities expect to move the children closer to home by the end of the current school year, provided safety conditions allow. The overarching objective is to minimize disruption to education while keeping people safe, with ongoing assessments guiding any further steps. Sources: Belgorod regional administration press release.
Additionally, the region reported damage from a nighttime air strike, with ten air targets intercepted over Belgorod and surrounding areas. The incident left two individuals with concussive injuries and shrapnel wounds, who were transported to City Hospital No. 2 for treatment and observation. Authorities stressed the importance of rapid medical response and ongoing monitoring of casualties and infrastructure damage to determine the full scope of the event. Sources: Belgorod regional administration press release.
In Belgorod city itself, ten private residences and a passenger vehicle sustained various levels of damage as a result of the air strike carried out by Ukrainian armed forces, according to Gladkov. The regional leadership is coordinating emergency services and repair crews to begin assessments, arrange temporary shelter for residents, and provide any necessary support. The emphasis remains on safety, clear communication with residents, and restoring normalcy where feasible. Sources: Belgorod regional administration press release.
Further to the day’s events, four private houses were reported damaged in the village of Dubovoye, within the Belgorod district, as authorities continue to document the impact of the escalation and to organize aid for affected families. Local officials have pledged to provide updates as new information becomes available and to coordinate with regional services to address housing needs and community recovery efforts. Sources: Belgorod regional administration press release.
Earlier reports noted the detention of a journalist associated with Soloviev Live in the Belgorod region. The incident is part of broader coverage related to the region’s security situation and media activity during ongoing tensions. Authorities have not released further details in this summary, but the event is acknowledged as part of the evolving regional narrative and information ecosystem during an emergency. Sources: Belgorod regional administration press release.