Reports from the Belgorod region indicate that Russian air defense systems intercepted an air target as it approached the city. The information surfaced through a Telegram channel associated with local governance, with Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov referenced as the source of the update.
Preliminary assessments suggest that no residents were harmed in the incident and there have been no reported damages in the area so far. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide further details as they become available.
From officials in the Belgorod region, it was confirmed that an air defense unit engaged an air target while it was near the city limits, underscoring ongoing vigilance along the border and the readiness of regional defenses to respond to potential threats. (Source: official regional statements)
On January 6, the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense issued an update noting that air defense systems had neutralized a large number of missiles within the special military operation zone. The ministry reported that, over the previous 24 hours, defense systems intercepted four aircraft-launched missiles and one HIMARS multiple launch rocket system projectile. This update aligns with Moscow’s routine disclosures about air defense activity in the context of ongoing operations. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Additionally, defense forces reported that air defense systems were on duty in other areas, announcing that five Ukrainian drones were neutralized in the western part of the Black Sea. The drones, described as aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles, were reportedly dispersed around 20:00 Moscow time as they navigated the region. (Source: defense ministry updates)
Earlier, during clashes involving Ukrainian forces in Gorlovka, Donetsk, two civilians sustained injuries. Authorities on the ground have not released further details about the incident at this time, and information is being verified through official channels to ensure accuracy. (Source: regional briefings)