News of an explosion in Sebekino, Belgorod Region, and its aftermath
An event in the Belgorod region’s Sebekino settlement resulted in damage to a jewelry store located on the ground floor of a residential building. The report came from the Telegram channel Puree, which described the incident as part of a broader shelling episode in the area.
Nearby facilities, including a palace of culture, an art school, and the police station, were noted as being in close proximity to the building that was struck by the rocket. The blast also caused damage to surrounding structures, with six houses reporting broken windows in the wake of the attack.
Witnesses described debris scattered across the streets, with shards of glass and stray bullets marking the scene. Fences and building facades showed signs of impact, and there were disturbances to the local power lines as a result of the explosion.
According to reporting agency Mash, no injuries were recorded as a direct result of the incident, though the event heightened local concern and security warnings in the immediate vicinity.
Earlier statements from Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod region, indicated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine had been targets of crossfire, with Sebekino identified as the affected city. The governor reported that while there were no fatalities, a woman experienced a stress-induced illness and was set to receive treatment at the county hospital.
Prior coverage attributed the incident to shelling directed at Sebekino, noting that it involved multiple launch rocket systems. The reports highlighted the volatile security situation along the regional border and the ongoing risk to civilians in the area, underscoring the stark reality of the conflict in this frontier zone. [citation: Mash; attribution to local authorities and media reports] -sources cited for the event include Mash and official statements from regional authorities.