Reports from a television outlet identified as Star cite the Russian Ministry of Defense, alleging that FPV drone operators targeted and destroyed equipment and Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel near Belogorovka, within the Krasnolimansky district of the Donetsk People’s Republic. The account describes a strike sequence carried out by the Southern Group of Forces, with footage showing unmanned aerial vehicles accurately striking positions, concealment sites, military personnel, as well as armored personnel carriers and armored vehicles belonging to the Ukrainian forces. The claim emphasizes precision in the strikes, portraying drones as vectors that could reach hidden locations and intercept moving targets with apparent reliability.
Earlier, Vyacheslav Gladkov, who governs the Belgorod region, announced that the Ukrainian side had conducted another bombing attack on the village of Rovenki. The preliminary information indicates material damage to three households. Windows were shattered, facades and fences sustained damage, and a power line was compromised, affecting local infrastructure and daily life in the area. Local authorities have described the impact as disruptive to residents while investigations continue to determine the full scope of the damage and any potential injuries or casualties.
On November 18, the Belgorod region reported injuries from a drone incident, with two individuals sustaining shrapnel wounds to their legs. They were transported to City Hospital No. 2 in Belgorod for medical treatment and evaluation. The incident underscores ongoing security concerns in border regions and the ongoing risk posed by drone activity, which authorities say can cause harm through debris and projectiles, even when strikes are described as aiming at military targets rather than civilian zones.
Additionally, there are notes about a recently developed drone suppression system in Russia, which is described by authorities as a tool intended to mitigate drone threats. The introduction of this system appears within a broader context of increased focus on defense technologies and counter-drone capabilities in response to evolving battlefield conditions and the rising role of unmanned systems in contemporary conflicts. As with any such developments, government statements stress the potential for reducing risk to military personnel and critical infrastructure, while observers emphasize the challenges of deploying effective suppression measures across varied environments.