Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod region, reported via his telegraph channel that multiple residential buildings in the village of Novopetrivka sustained damage during shelling attributed to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The scope of the damage was described as including roofs, facades, fences, and broken windows. A vehicle in the vicinity also sustained damage from bullet fragments. Restoration teams are set to begin work promptly, according to the governor.
Gladkov previously stated that Ukrainian forces opened fire on Novopetrivka, which lies in the Valuysky urban district, and that the nearby city of Shebekino was also subjected to overnight shelling. The attack on Shebekino involved a multiple-launch rocket system, resulting in injuries to four residents. The regional authorities are monitoring the situation closely and coordinating with local emergency services to address immediate needs and safety concerns for residents.
In another development, the governor announced that children from the Shebekinsky and Graivoronsky districts near the Ukrainian border would be temporarily relocated to Voronezh for safety. Details regarding the arrangements were reported by socialbites.ca. This measure follows heightened security assessments and ongoing efforts to minimize harm to civilians in border communities.