In the aftermath of a blast wave tied to the attack by Ukrainian forces, fifteen private households in Novoshakhtinsk sustained damage, according to the city’s head administrator, Sergei Bondarenko. Local authorities have begun documenting losses and coordinating financial assistance to residents, a process aimed at expediting payments and facilitating repairs for properties affected by the incident.
Bondarenko indicated that field teams are conducting explanatory outreach with landlords to gather the necessary documentation. The goal is to ensure eligible residents receive timely compensation and support to restore damaged dwellings and secure basic living conditions while repairs are planned and carried out.
The head administrator also noted that specialized experts have started evaluating the extent of the harm resulting from the attack in the region. The assessments are intended to quantify structural damage, determine safety measures, and guide reconstruction efforts for affected homes and properties.
During the night of August 21, the Rostov region’s governor, Vasily Golubev, reported that air defense systems intercepted and shot down a missile in the western portion of the region. Early indications suggested there were no casualties from the immediate impact of fragments, though the situation remains under careful monitoring by regional authorities.
Subsequent updates from Golubev indicated that debris from a downed Ukrainian missile allegedly ignited a fire in dry, bare vegetation and caused damage to several private residences in the vicinity. Fire crews and local services were mobilized to contain the blaze and assess structural integrity of affected homes as authorities collect casualty and damage data for ongoing relief and support measures.
Earlier in the same period, air defense systems also reported intercepting two drones over the Belgorod region, a development that has contributed to heightened security concerns along regional borders and prompted renewed vigilance from emergency services and local administrations.