The Belgorod region’s top official, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, announced during a live broadcast on the VKontakte social platform that the final school contact attempts in the region would be conducted remotely on Tuesday, May 23. He spoke about this change in clear terms, stating that the last rounds of outreach would be carried out in a remote format only.
Earlier, the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Belgorod region introduced a sweeping operational posture across the area under the Edelweiss plan, designating a unified gathering point for all police departments. This approach was part of a broader effort to coordinate resources and ensure rapid response in a tense regional situation. In addition, reports from Mash Telegram channel noted the activation of the Prevention plan across the region, signaling intensified preventive measures and public safety focus.
On Monday, May 22, Governor Gladkov confirmed his presence in the Graivoronsky district, where he reported that Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups had been detected in the vicinity. He stated that the Russian Armed Forces, in coordination with the frontier service, the Russian Guard, and the Federal Security Service, were taking all necessary steps to neutralize the threat posed by these DRGs. The governor emphasized a proactive security posture and ongoing efforts to safeguard residents in border areas. (official statements cited for context).
As the situation evolved, authorities announced the imposition of a legal regime corresponding to the anti-terrorist operation within the Belgorod region. This designation reflects a heightened level of readiness and centralized command to manage potential risks and maintain public order amid ongoing security concerns. (information released by regional security services).