The Ukrainian armed forces reportedly conducted a drone strike near an apartment building in Grayvoron, located in the Belgorod region, according to regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov in a statement published on Telegram. The official noted that, based on early information, there were no injuries among residents in the immediate area, though windows in one apartment were broken.
Following a drone attack on July 23 in the Belgorod region, authorities reported that the roof of an apartment building in the village of Novopetrovka had collapsed, and another incident involved the near-total destruction of a house in the village of Krasnoe due to a drone strike. These events illustrate a pattern of drone activity affecting settlements along the Russia-Ukraine border. (Source: regional communications channels and official briefings.)
Drone incursions into Russian territorial areas have been part of the broader context of the war that began with Russia’s large-scale actions in Ukraine in 2022. While Kyiv has not formally acknowledged specific operations in every case, statements from Ukrainian officials have signaled an increasing use of unmanned aerial systems against targets within Russian borders. In August 2023, a senior adviser to the Ukrainian president’s office noted that the frequency of UAV attacks on Russia would rise over time, signaling a shift in tactics and readiness to employ aerial assets to challenge Russian regional infrastructure. (Source: public remarks by Ukrainian government aides and official briefings.)
Earlier in 2023, drone activity drew international attention after an unmanned device exploded over the Senate Palace in Moscow, and drones reportedly struck facilities in Moscow City’s business district. The border regions of Bryansk, Belgorod, and Kursk, along with the Republic of Crimea, have repeatedly been cited as frequent strike zones. On August 30, 2023, drones attacked Pskov airport, resulting in a fire affecting an Il-76 military transport aircraft. (Source: ongoing security briefings and regional coverage.)
Earlier reports from social outlets highlighted practical guidance for residents in Belgorod, outlining five rules for staying safe in a region under heightened drone activity. (Source: social sector updates and safety advisories.)