The Belgorod region has experienced ongoing shelling and drone activity, according to regional authorities. In the last 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) conducted multiple strikes using mortars and grenade launchers, prompting a response from the regional leadership. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the head of Belgorod Oblast, reported the incidents via his official Telegram channel. The updates highlight a pattern of cross-border hostilities that local officials continue to monitor closely. (attribution: Belgorod regional administration)
One of the confirmed incidents occurred near the village of Stary in the Volokonovsky district. The governor stated that mortars were used to shell the outskirts of the settlement, with11 casualties reported by authorities as having arrived in the area. The information underscores the delicate situation along the border and the impact on nearby residents. (attribution: Belgorod regional administration)
In the Shebekinsky urban district, authorities noted a separate flare-up at the Shebekino international checkpoint. Ukrainian forces, according to the governor, fired two rounds from a LNG-9 Spear grenade launcher. The briefing emphasized that there were no human losses and no material damage recorded at the checkpoint itself. (attribution: Belgorod regional administration)
Defensive responses from Russian air defense units were also part of the daily briefing. Officials reported that two enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were shot down over villages Solomino and Blizhne. The authorities indicated that there were no observable consequences on the ground following the drone interception. (attribution: Belgorod regional administration)
The region’s leadership noted that the previous day saw a higher level of activity, with approximately 80 shells launched in the Belgorod area. Three people sustained injuries in the Shebekinsky urban district as a result of shelling, according to official statements. The updates illustrate the volatile security environment in border areas and the ongoing concern for civilian safety. (attribution: Belgorod regional administration)
Separately, officials referenced the construction or deployment of a new drone suppression system within Russia. Details regarding the capabilities, deployment status, or exact location of the system were not provided in the briefings, but the reference indicates a focus on counter-UAV measures as part of broader security efforts. (attribution: Belgorod regional administration)