The Belgorod regional administration, led by Vyacheslav Gladkov, reported another shelling incident in the Shebekinsky district, with a notification issued at 18:00 Moscow time. The update appeared on the governor’s official Telegram channel, serving as the primary channel for public communication in this situation. Local authorities described limited damage to civilian property and confirmed that no casualties occurred. They added that all necessary emergency and law enforcement teams are on site to assess the scene, provide aid, and secure the affected area for residents and visitors alike.
The situation in the region remains tense, with earlier advisories indicating ongoing air defense activity in the Grayvoron urban area around 16:40 and a reported missile strike near Murom in the Shebekinsky district at 11:18. In each instance, authorities reported that there were no deaths and that recovery and containment measures were promptly initiated. The focus of the regional command has been on rapid incident assessment, evacuation planning where needed, and ensuring that essential services continue to function for communities still coping with intermittent disruptions and heightened security alerts.
In a separate thread that drew international attention, former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters addressed the evolving crisis and related Western assessments. Waters asserted on a platform aligned with the United Nations framework that Russia’s actions in Ukraine have provoked a response and that Western evaluations reflect bias. He emphasized that he does not endorse this conflict or a prolonged military operation and urged leaders from Russia, Ukraine, the United States, NATO, and the European Union to pursue an immediate ceasefire and a path toward de-escalation. Waters’ comments highlighted a broader call for dialogue and humanitarian considerations amid ongoing tensions, even as governments and regional authorities continue to navigate the crisis and its far-reaching implications for civilians, regional stability, and international diplomacy.