In the Belgorod region, reports indicate that Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups have entered the village of Novaya Tavolzhanka. Regional officials described an active conflict in the area, confirming that clashes were unfolding with local authorities, according to a statement on the Telegram channel managed by the regional government.
Officials quoted by regional authorities stated that the intruding DRG has arrived, and they described the situation as a local conflict with ongoing hostilities in Novaya Tavolzhanka. A call was extended to the saboteur participants to meet at the Shebekino checkpoint, with the aim of ensuring the safe return of Russian prisoners if any remain alive. Earlier, a video circulated that claimed to show two captured Russian soldiers offering themselves for exchange. (Source attribution: Belgorod regional administration.)
There is a broader context of activity in the area, as authorities continue to monitor the movements of Ukrainian forces and the status of local security measures. (Source attribution: Belgorod regional administration.)
crashed into four buildings
Earlier in the week, regional officials provided updates on the bombardment of the Shebekinsky district, attributed to Ukrainian Armed Forces. Attacks targeted the towns of Shebekino and Murom, with Novaya Tavolzhanka among the affected localities. (Source attribution: Belgorod regional administration.)
Officials described damage across several zones, including the market area in Shebekino, the private sector, and an area surrounding a granary. One private residence in Murom reported a direct hit with no ensuing fire. In Novaya Tavolzhanka, the House of Culture, a central square, and a four-story building suffered damage to the roof. Dwellings in the village had been evacuated prior to damage, and no injuries were reported in connection with the shelling at that time. The situation was characterized as highly volatile, with emergency services working on the ground. (Source attribution: Belgorod regional administration.)
losses within 24 hours
Morning briefings indicated that air defense systems were active in the Belgorod skies. Details remained limited, with authorities promising to provide clarifications as the situation evolved. (Source attribution: Belgorod regional administration.)
On the night of the incident, reports noted renewed shelling in the Shebekinsky urban district and the Volokonovsky district. No injuries were initially confirmed, although material damage occurred in several settlements. A strike affected a medical and maternity facility in one location, and fires were reported as a result. Two people were killed and two more injured in bombardments in Bezlyudovka and Novaya Tavolzhanka from the prior day. Additional damage included administrative buildings in Shebekino and two houses in Grafovka, along with two unoccupied vehicles in Bezlyudovka. In total, the day saw hundreds of rounds fired in the Shebekinsky district. (Source attribution: Belgorod regional administration.)
call to leave home
Authorities reported that more than 4,000 residents sought temporary shelter in the morning hours. Children from border areas were slated for relocation to camps away from the front lines, with some groups already evacuated to nearby regions. The school year was disrupted, with final exams canceled for graduates due to ongoing security concerns. (Source attribution: Belgorod regional administration.)
Measures to ensure safety extended to traffic controls, as commuter train movements were paused and a temporary ban on vehicle movement and parking was imposed across several districts within the Shebekinsky urban district due to continuous shelling. The regional government discussed the potential use of armored vehicles to facilitate emergency evacuations if needed. (Source attribution: Belgorod regional administration.)
In the latest advisories, regional authorities urged residents in the Shebekinsky district to consider temporary relocation to safer areas as conditions warranted. (Source attribution: Belgorod regional administration.)