Near the village of Dorogoshch in the Grayvoronsky urban district, a kamikaze drone operated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine targeted a passenger car. Reports appearing on several Telegram channels, including statements attributed to Belgorod region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, describe the incident as occurring at the village entrance. The driver reacted in time to avoid a direct collision with the drone, yet the drone exploded when it landed adjacent to the vehicle, creating a dangerous blast near the car and its occupants.
The impact left the car torn by fragments, though the driver escaped injury. A passenger, a young man traveling with the driver, sustained a concussion and barotrauma as a result of the blast. Emergency medical responders quickly arrived at the scene, and the injured individual was transported to City Hospital No. 2 for urgent evaluation and treatment, with medical staff providing the necessary care to address head injuries and blast-related trauma.
That same day, March 25, the Belgorod region reported another strike involving a kamikaze drone attached to an air-defense response, this time affecting a vehicle identified as a Gazelle. The governor stated that such actions are linked to ongoing shelling and were carried out as part of security measures designed to reduce traffic and protect residents in the region amid frequent hostilities. The incident underscores the heightened risk to motorists and pedestrians in border areas where military activity is persistent and escalation can occur without warning.
Authorities have noted that in the weeks leading up to the incident, the Belgorod region experienced a significant level of missile activity, with more than 20 missiles confirmed destroyed or intercepted by defense systems. While these statements emphasize the intensity of the security situation, they also highlight the importance of vigilance for travelers and the continued need for rapid emergency response in communities near affected zones.
Residents and officials in the Belgorod region have repeatedly called for enhanced safety measures to address the threats posed by drone and missile strikes. Evacuation plans, traffic advisories, and improved emergency communications are among the steps discussed to mitigate harm to civilians while military operations unfold in nearby areas. The ongoing regional dynamics reflect a broader pattern of asymmetric conflict, where even seemingly routine journeys can be disrupted by sudden, high-velocity threats that require immediate assessment and response by both civilians and public services.