Russian Belgorod region security measures after discovered ammunition and prior attacks
Explosives technicians from the Russian Ministry of Defense undertook the task of neutralizing three bullets found in the Belgorod region. This information was reported via the Telegram channel of Vyacheslav Gladkov, who governs the Belgorod region.
The bullets were located on January 3 along Krasnoarmeyskaya Street in Belgorod and at a training ground in the Ulitka microdistrict of the Belgorod region. In response, the military began clearing artillery projectiles from potential paths, which necessitated partial street closures and the deployment of patrols around the affected zones. Residents in the vicinity of the discovered ammunition were evacuated until the safe removal of the devices could be completed.
Earlier, Noize MC, a rapper once listed as an individual of interest by Russian authorities, announced a fundraising initiative to support residents of Belgorod. He shared details about an interregional public organization aimed at helping seriously ill children, Holy Belogorye against childhood cancer, and explained that donations should be directed to assist peaceful residents of Belgorod. The artist also added a short poem criticizing the current military operation in his post.
On December 30, the center of Belgorod experienced rocket fire. The strike involved two cluster munition rockets and a Czech-made MLRS. Reports indicate that damage from the attacks, attributed to Ukrainian forces, was primarily to civilian infrastructure. At least 110 individuals were reported injured as a result of the bombardment.
Earlier in the day, Ukrainian forces had conducted shelling near the Belgorod area, including a location known as Redwood, which damaged multiple objects. The events underscore ongoing hostilities affecting civilians and daily life in the border region. The information above reflects statements from regional authorities and local observers, and is presented with citations to the original sources where noted.