The Bryansk region’s governor, Aleksandr Bogomaz, provided details about a recent clash near the border in a public briefing. He reported that Ukrainian forces opened fire on the village of Cheremoshnoe in the Belgorod region. He stated that the attack involved artillery fire directed at the settlement and that, fortunately, no civilians were reported injured in this particular incident.
According to Bogomaz, the bombardment caused damage to power infrastructure, cutting electricity to five nearby villages: Cheremoshnoye, Bochkovka, Ustinka, Rovenek, and Yasnye Zori. He emphasized that emergency responders would work to restore services as soon as the situation allowed for safe operations. The governor stressed that rescue and repair teams were on standby to assess the damage, secure the area, and begin recovery efforts to minimize disruption for residents and local facilities.
Earlier remarks from Bogomaz indicated that unmanned aerial vehicles were employed by Ukrainian forces in another incident, an attack on the city of Klintsy. He noted that there were no reported casualties from that strike, though a residential building sustained partial destruction and windows were shattered. Officials described the damage as limited to a single structure, with no broader impact on nearby homes or essential services reported at the time.
Prior to these events, Bogomaz also reported another confrontation involving shelling on the village of Kurkovichi in the Starodubsky municipal district. He said the incident again involved cross-border fire, with efforts underway to assess any damage and protect residents in the affected communities. Local authorities urged residents to remain vigilant and follow any safety instructions issued by emergency services while they monitor the evolving security situation near the border.
The sequence of updates underscores ongoing tensions in the border region and the ongoing need for rapid response from regional authorities and emergency services. Officials pointed out that while the primary concern remains civilian safety and the uninterrupted supply of essential services, there is a continuous focus on documenting the scale of damage, coordinating repair teams, and communicating with residents about the status of power restoration and any potential travel advisories. In situations like these, the aim is to balance prompt intervention with careful assessment to prevent further risk to communities along the border corridors.