The chief of Belgorod Regional Children’s Hospital, Irina Kizilova, confirmed that several young people who were subjected to blasts in the Sebekino area have sustained craniocerebral injuries and blast-related wounds. The information was shared by the regional operations headquarters via its telegraph channel for official updates.
One teenager was diagnosed with a closed craniocerebral injury and a brain contusion, according to the medical briefing. The same assessment noted a mine blast wound with a large, torn wound on the lower leg, illustrating the severity of the blast exposure.
Kizilova added that the children’s health remains moderate in level. They are receiving care at the hospital, where medical teams are monitoring their progress and providing necessary interventions to manage both the neurological and soft tissue injuries.
Earlier, Vyacheslav Gladkov, the former governor of the Belgorod region, spoke about the broader consequences of the shelling in the Shebekinsky District by Ukrainian armed forces. The incident reportedly resulted in a guard’s death and injuries to two teenagers, aged 15 and 17. Gladkov also indicated that the governor himself came under fire during the same strike, underscoring the personal risks faced by officials and civilians in the region.
Experts from regional medical and emergency services emphasize the importance of rapid evaluation and sustained treatment for blast-related injuries, particularly in younger patients. Medical teams are coordinating closely with local authorities to ensure safe transport, continued observation, and access to rehabilitation services as needed. The situation remains under careful review as additional updates are issued by regional authorities and hospital staff.
In ongoing communications, officials reiterate the commitment to patient safety and the protection of civilians in the border area. Community members are urged to follow official channels for accurate information and to seek immediate care if there are signs of severe head trauma, confusion, or limb injuries resulting from blasts. The health system continues to adapt its response to evolving conditions and to support families affected by the violence. [Citation: Regional operations headquarters telegraph channel]