The Belgorod region’s governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, reported via his Telegram channel that Belgorod is currently under the protection of a functioning air defense system. The message stated that the air defense units were active over the city and that the operation produced measurable results on the ground. Gladkov emphasized that emergency services are assessing the situation to determine the extent of damage and to coordinate response efforts with local authorities.
In his update, Gladkov noted that the village of Murom experienced a direct hit that led to a fire at a health and birth station, with additional injuries reported in the area. The governor urged residents to stay away from affected sites while rescue and medical teams work to secure the scene and provide aid. Further details about the incident were to be shared as they became available from on-site investigations and medical assessments.
Earlier, on June 3, Gladkov had indicated that Ukrainian forces were continuing to bombard parts of the Belgorod region. He described a number of villages as temporarily without electricity as a result of the attacks, and he stated that approximately 600 artillery shells had been fired into the region over the preceding day. The update also mentioned that several residents were killed and dozens were injured, with extensive damage to homes and vehicles. He described the night as volatile, noting continued activity by air defense means during the dark hours.
Authorities in the region have called for calm and cooperation with emergency responders while investigators verify the exact sequence of events and the origins of the shelling. The situation remains under close monitoring by regional officials and defense teams who are coordinating with federal authorities to ensure civilian safety and the rapid restoration of essential services as the area recovers from the latest round of bombardment.