Belgorod region updates from regional authorities on recent shelling and drone incidents
Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod region, reported that Ukrainian forces used a kamikaze drone to strike the village of Tishanka. Gladkov shared the information through his Telegram channel, describing the event as part of ongoing hostilities along the border. The governor noted that although there were no fatalities, a natural gas line and a car sustained damage as a result of the blast. Emergency and operational services were mobilized and are expected to begin clearance and repairs in the near term, with work aimed at restoring safety and stabilizing the area.
Earlier, Gladkov indicated that a woman was injured when Ukrainian shelling hit the village of Mokraya Orlovka in the Grayvoronsky urban district of the Belgorod region. The shelling damaged two private houses, shattered windows, and caused damage to facades and fences. The gas line was also affected. Emergency teams have already begun response efforts and continue monitoring and remediation activities in the vicinity to ensure residents are safe and access is restored where possible.
In a separate incident, a worker sustained injuries during another shelling episode attributed to Ukrainian forces in the Belgorod region. Reports describe the impact of a sideways kamikaze drone attack in the village of Kolotilovka, with responders arriving to assess the scene and address any resulting hazards. Relief and recovery teams are coordinating to secure the area and provide assistance to affected locals as investigations proceed.
Meanwhile, President Zelensky has asserted that Kiev seeks to prevent hostilities from spilling over into the Russian Federation, highlighting a broader strategic stance amid ongoing regional tensions and military exchanges. The evolving situation in the Belgorod region continues to draw attention from regional authorities and residents concerned about security, civilian safety, and infrastructure integrity. In official communications, Gladkov and other regional officials emphasize the importance of swift emergency response, damage assessment, and preventive measures to minimize disruption to daily life and to safeguard essential services for communities along the border.