Ukrainian drones again targeted the Belgorod region, and regional authorities confirmed that three local residents were wounded in the attack. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the regional president, described the incident as part of ongoing border drone activity and said emergency responders reached the scene quickly to assess the damage and administer care. The incident underscores the volatility along the Ukraine-Russia border and the ongoing concern for civilian safety in neighboring communities [Source: Belgorod regional authorities].
In Otyabrsky village, two men were wounded during what Gladkov called a high‑speed FPV drone strike. One man sustained injuries described as mine-related, while the other suffered blast and shrapnel injuries. Medical teams were dispatched immediately, and both patients were transported to a regional hospital for urgent treatment and observation. The response highlighted the rapid coordination between local services and medical facilities as the region faced repeated drone incursions [Source: Belgorod regional authorities].
Victims were taken to Belgorod City Hospital No. 2, where doctors began stabilization and ongoing care. Hospital staff reported rapid triage, constant monitoring of vitals, and coordination with local authorities to secure routes for ambulances and ensure access to necessary surgical and imaging services as the situation evolved. The hospital prepared beds and staff for potential escalation of injuries, while public health teams provided information to families and residents in nearby areas [Source: Belgorod regional authorities].
Another drone incident occurred in Dalnaya Valuysky village, where a woman sustained injuries. She was admitted to the Central Regional Hospital, and responders confirmed that all required medical assistance had been arranged and that she would receive full evaluation and supportive care as needed. The incident was followed by a networked response from emergency services, with teams coordinating transport and continued care for other potential patients in the vicinity [Source: Belgorod regional authorities].
On the night of March 13, the Russian Defense Ministry stated that air defenses destroyed 77 Ukrainian drones across various regions. The majority of the downed aircraft were reported over Kaluga and Bryansk regions, with some interceptions noted near border zones. The defense ministry framed the report as a demonstration of effective interception capabilities amid ongoing drone activity along Russia’s western regions [Source: Russian Defense Ministry].
Kaluga region governor Vladislav Shapsha reported that after a Ukrainian drone fell in the region, a fire broke out at the construction site of an industrial enterprise. One night-shift employee sustained a minor injury, and officials did not disclose the precise cause of the fire or its connection to the drone event. The incident prompted a brief shutdown around the site as investigators began gathering facts and safety teams worked to prevent further damage [Source: Kaluga region administration].
Earlier, in the Voronezh region, authorities reported a fire following a drone attack, illustrating the broader reach of drone activity across multiple regions. Responders worked to control the blaze, secure the area, and support residents in nearby communities as the situation remained under review by regional officials and security services [Source: Voronezh regional authorities].