At noon on November 12, Belgorod officials issued a missile danger alert covering the city, the surrounding region, and nearby districts. Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov communicated the alert through his official Telegram channel, explaining that residents should stay vigilant and be ready to seek shelter if the situation worsens. The alert followed the pattern seen in prior incidents, with authorities stressing calm while life-saving steps were put in motion. Gladkov via the regional administration.
The alert extended to Belgorod city, the Belgorod region, and districts including Shebekino and Shebekinsky. Residents were advised to descend to basements and remain there until a missile alert signal was clearly lifted. Emergency responders coordinated in advance, prepared to guide people to safety and protect critical infrastructure. authorities.
Within minutes of the notification, many residents evacuated to basements and lower floors as sirens wailed and streets grew quiet. The rapid move to safety reflected standard procedure during a missile danger, with families securing children, pets, and essential supplies while officials monitored the unfolding events. The public was urged to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel until authorities confirmed it was safe to resume normal activity. emergency services.
Late on the night of November 12, a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle attacked an oil depot, and a tank caught fire in the Stary Oskol urban district within the Belgorod region. Local responders mobilized immediately as the blaze spread, with crews working to isolate the fire and prevent further damage to adjacent facilities. authorities.
The governor reported that ten fire brigades were on the scene, and the fire was eventually extinguished with no injuries reported. Throughout the incident, officials maintained that missile danger remained in effect across the Belgorod region, underscoring the fragile security situation and the need for vigilance among residents. authorities.
In the morning briefing, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that last night air defense systems shot down thirteen unmanned aerial vehicles belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine over the Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions. The assertion highlighted ongoing aerial threats and the continued effort to defend civilian areas from incursions. Ministry of Defense.
Earlier remarks from Gladkov noted that authorities were taking measures to counter the threat of terrorist attacks in Belgorod schools, implementing enhanced security protocols and preventive checks to safeguard students and staff. The steps reflected a broader concern for public safety amid regional tensions and ongoing security operations. authorities.