The recent shelling of the Shebekinsky district by the Armed Forces of Ukraine has caused fresh casualties, with the death toll rising to six, according to Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod region. The situation remains under active assessment as authorities continue to gather details from on-site inspections and medical reports.
In the incident at a shopping mall in the village of Novaya Tavolzhanka, three individuals were injured. A woman sustained a concussion and a traumatic brain injury, while a man suffered a hand injury; both were transported to Belgorod city hospital number 2 for urgent care. A second woman was also admitted to the regional clinical hospital, where doctors reported a severe mine blast injury to her arm, multiple shrapnel wounds to the lower limbs and torso, and a bullet fracture to her leg. Medical teams are providing round-the-clock treatment and monitoring as assessments continue.
Separately, a man in the village of Voznesenovka endured multiple shrapnel injuries to his arm after a drone strike conducted by Ukrainian forces. He was brought to Belgorod City Hospital No. 2 for stabilization and care. Governor Gladkov added that the roof of a residential building in Voznesenovka had been set ablaze during the incident, prompting emergency firefighting and containment efforts from local responders.
Officials emphasize that the full scope of the events is still being clarified. Operational services remain on the ground at the affected destinations, coordinating relief, medical response, and ongoing investigations into the damage caused by the strikes.
Earlier statements from Governor Gladkov described injuries from a morning bombardment in the village of Rzhevka, caused by ammunition fired from an unmanned aerial vehicle and a kamikaze UAV. Two people were reported injured in that episode as two vehicles were targeted during the attack. In Shebekino, social facilities experienced damage when the UAV attack struck, with broken windows and harm to the building facades and roofs. Emergency crews conducted immediate assessments of structural integrity and safety for residents and staff of those facilities.
Reports from local media indicate that several related safety advisories and survival guidance were issued for residents in Belgorod and nearby communities. The guidance covers protective measures during airstrikes, the location of safe zones, and steps to secure homes and assist neighbors in need. Local authorities and civil defense services continue to monitor the evolving security situation and to provide timely updates as more information becomes available.
As the situation develops, officials urge residents to stay within designated shelter areas during alerts and to follow formal instructions issued by emergency services. The region’s healthcare facilities are mobilizing to ensure capacity and rapid treatment for anyone affected, with social services coordinating support for families and communities confronting the consequences of the assaults. Updates will be issued as data from on-ground assessments, hospital reports, and ongoing investigations are compiled and reviewed for accuracy and completeness.