The governor of Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, reported via his telegram channel that the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched an attack on the outskirts of the village of Pochaevo, in the Grayvoronsky urban district, using a kamikaze drone. The incident targeted rural areas near Pochaevo and resulted in damage rather than casualties, with no loss of life confirmed. Emergency services arrived quickly on the scene to assess the situation and assist residents, a response described in official statements as prompt and organized. [attribution: Belgorod regional administration]
In a subsequent update, Gladkov noted that the region faced additional shelling, with Ukrainian artillery delivering more than 90 shells in a single day. The outskirts of the villages of Glotovo and Bezymeno in the Grayvoronsky district were reported as affected, with injuries confirmed for five people. In Zhuravlevka, 17 mortar rounds were recorded, and there were attempts by Ukrainian forces to attack the village using two kamikaze drones. The governor also warned of skirmishes near other rural settlements, including Dubovsky, Krutologsky, and Tavrovsky, underscoring a broader pattern of cross-border fire in the region. [attribution: Belgorod regional administration]
Earlier reports indicated that air defense measures had intercepted and destroyed a significant number of incoming projectiles. Specifically, 14 rockets bound for the Belgorod region were neutralized before impact, highlighting the ongoing military tensions and the ongoing readiness of local defense forces. The information reflects ongoing updates from regional authorities as the security situation evolves in northern border areas. [attribution: Belgorod regional administration]