Summary of Recent Attacks on the Belgorod Region and Local Responses
In the latest update from the Belgorod regional administration, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported through his telegraph channel statistics concerning the recent shelling and drone activity directed at the region by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on May 24. According to the governor, the Belgorod area experienced a total of 16 separate bombing events on that day.
Across these incidents, 15 artillery shells were reported to have targeted the settlements of Varishkin, Naumovka, and Zhuravlevka. In addition, a drone was detected and shot down as it approached the village of Solomino. Importantly, there were no reported casualties or major structural damages linked to these specific attacks on that portion of the region.
The Grayvoron urban area bore the heaviest burden among local communities, with Gladkov noting that it sustained 87 separate bombardments. Within these hostile actions, a single incident resulted in an injury to a local resident, described as an 85-year-old grandmother, who sustained a mild concussion. This incident underscores the real human impact that such conflicts can have on individual civilians, even when the overall damage in other localities appears limited.
In relation to the Shebekinsky urban district, the governor’s update indicates that three drones were shot down in the villages of Maslova Pristan, Sereda, and Grafovka. The successful interception of these aerial threats demonstrates ongoing operational efforts by regional defense forces to protect inhabited areas and infrastructure from advancing unmanned capabilities.
Earlier, in the village of Kalinino within the Belgorod region, authorities discovered an unexploded aerial bomb identified as FAB-500. The presence of an unexploded ordnance emphasizes the persistent risk environment in border areas and the need for careful clearance and safety protocols to prevent harm to residents and responders alike. Regional authorities continue to monitor affected zones, coordinate evacuation or sheltering measures where necessary, and implement defensive and investigative actions to document the scale and nature of the threat.
Overall, the events of May 24 illustrate a pattern of repeated and varied attacks aimed at different communities within the Belgorod region. Local officials remain focused on timely reporting, casualty assessment, and maintaining public safety through a combination of air defense measures, emergency response readiness, and ongoing public communications. The incidents also highlight the importance of civilian preparedness, community resilience, and the role of regional authorities in coordinating with federal agencies to address security concerns along the border area.
As authorities review today’s events, residents are advised to stay informed through official channels, follow safety guidelines during heightened alert periods, and remain prepared for potential future incidents. The region continues to work toward restoring normalcy in affected towns and villages while reinforcing protective measures to mitigate the impact of any renewed offensive actions.