A missile warning siren sounded in Belgorod and the surrounding region. A regional update from the governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, was shared on a messaging channel, prompting residents to respond with caution.
Officials advised people at home to stay away from windows and seek shelter in rooms with solid walls, such as corridors, bathrooms, toilets, or basements without windows. The guidance emphasized finding a secure interior space where the structure can provide protection in case of impact or debris.
Authorities also urged those who were outside to quickly locate a shelter or interior room away from exterior walls and glass as a precaution during any alert.
Later in the day, a statement indicated that the missile warning signal for Belgorod and the Belgorod region had been canceled and that normal conditions were being restored as assessments continued.
Belgorod has seen repeated drone and missile-related incidents in recent periods, with occasional impacts attributed to operations in the region. One such event involved a drone that caused injuries to a child when fragments or debris entered a residential area, including a balcony and windows of several flats. The 11-year-old girl sustained a traumatic brain injury and received medical care at a local hospital from specialists. Investigations noted damage to balcony windows, home windows across multiple apartments, and a damaged vehicle as a result of the attack.
In the wake of these events, authorities have reiterated safety recommendations and survival guidelines that were previously published by various outlets and regional authorities to help residents prepare for and respond to emergencies in Belgorod.