Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported via his telegraph channel that he faced intense shelling while visiting the village of Shebekino, marking it as a highly dangerous stretch of the region during the latest rounds of fighting. He noted that this was only his second entry into the village, underscoring the precarious security situation in the area and the continuous risk faced by officials and residents alike. The governor described the first encounter with gunfire as nearly impossible to exit the vehicle, with shells landing on a nearby street and disrupting time on the ground for responders and observers. These firsthand accounts highlight the volatility that has gripped Shebekino in recent days. [Attribution: Vyacheslav Gladkov Telegram channel]
According to Gladkov, May 27 ranked as the hardest day for the county, with the city subject to five separate bombardments. The violence resulted in one fatality and three injuries, illustrating the human toll that accompanies the ongoing hostilities. The repeated strikes also complicated daily life and emergency response efforts, forcing authorities to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing threat environment. [Attribution: Vyacheslav Gladkov Telegram channel]
When detailing the extent of the destruction, the governor reported damage to eleven apartments within seventy flats, shattered windows and balconies, and severely damaged building facades. He also noted the destruction of six private homesteads, two large industrial facilities, and three commercial properties, along with twelve cars affected by the blasts. The scope of the damage points to the broad impact of the attacks on both residents and the regional economy, with consequences that will require coordinated recovery and reconstruction efforts. [Attribution: Vyacheslav Gladkov Telegram channel]
Gladkov pledged continued, door-to-door checks and outreach throughout the day to assess needs and coordinate relief where possible, reflecting a hands-on approach to crisis management in the wake of the bombardment. He also mentioned observed violations in energy supply operations, promising that these issues would be addressed during the night hours to restore stability and maintain essential services for the affected communities. [Attribution: Vyacheslav Gladkov Telegram channel]
In previous updates, Gladkov had already spoken about the loss of life and injuries resulting from the strikes on Shebekino, including the death of a security guard and injuries to two teenagers during Ukrainian Armed Forces bombardments. These prior communications have framed the event as part of a broader, ongoing confrontation, emphasizing the need for safety measures, evacuation planning, and resilient civilian infrastructure in the face of repeated threats. [Attribution: Vyacheslav Gladkov Telegram channel]