The Belgorod region’s governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, stated that Russia’s air defense system is active over the Belgorod region. This was shared via his telegraph channel. He noted that the regional emergency services are verifying details about any ground outcomes as information becomes available.
There were reports from former Belgorod regional officials that the Ukrainian armed forces conducted shelling on Shebekino for about an hour. Preliminary information indicated two fatalities. One injured person sustained a traumatic amputation of the left upper limb, and medical teams are closely monitoring the patient. The second casualty suffered a concussion.
On October 10, Russia launched missile strikes against Ukraine’s critical infrastructure. President Vladimir Putin described the action as a response to terrorist acts attributed to the Kiev regime, specifically mentioning the attack on the Crimean Bridge as a catalyst for the response.
Currently, Russian military forces are conducting a special operation in Ukraine. The operation began on February 24, 2022, when Putin announced its start. The stated aims of the action are to demilitarize Ukraine and to influence its governance in the region.
The decision to initiate the operation has fed into new sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies, who cited these actions as justification for additional measures against Russia.