Kamikaze Drone Incident in Belgorod Region – Novostroevka-Vtoraya Update

A surge of activity unfolded in the Belgorod region as reports emerged about a kamikaze drone launched by Ukrainian forces targeting the village of Novostroevka-Vtoraya in the Grayvoronsky urban district. The information came from a Telegram channel associated with regional authorities and the official statement from governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. The drone is said to have crashed on the village outskirts, triggering an explosion that damaged a gas supply line. Gladkov emphasized that no injuries were reported at the scene, and on-site responders and emergency crews were deployed to secure the area and assess damage, ensuring residents were accounted for and the infrastructure was stabilized. This is corroborated by the governor’s public updates from the day of the incident, which noted the ongoing operations and safety measures being implemented by local authorities.