In the skies over the Novgorod region, a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle was brought down by Russian air defense forces, according to regional authorities. The aircraft-type drone was intercepted in the airspace above the region, a statement from regional governor Andrei Nikitin conveyed via his official telegram channel. The incident was described as procedural and controlled, with the military preserving the safety of nearby populations and infrastructure. No injuries were reported among residents, and there were no reported damages within the Novgorod region as a result of the encounter. The governor emphasized ongoing coordination with law enforcement and security agencies to monitor the situation and respond to any evolving threats. [Citation: Regional government briefing, Novgorod region]
The information released to date indicates the area remained free of civilian harm and property damage, with authorities maintaining a tight watch on the border and surrounding airspace. Officials noted that prompt measures were taken to secure the affected sector and to limit any potential spillover effects from the incident. The focus, as described by Nikitin, was on rapid information sharing with law enforcement partners and the public to ensure transparency and calm during a tense moment in regional security operations. [Citation: Novgorod regional administration update]
Earlier on a separate day, Vladimir Saldo, the governor of Kherson region, reported several air events over the past week. He stated that 317 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were either destroyed or neutralized in various missions. Saldo attributed these successes to the coordinated efforts of Dnieper-area units conducting operations within that sector of the country, highlighting ongoing containment and counter-UAV actions. [Citation: Kherson regional governor briefing]
On the same date, Vyacheslav Gladkov, head of the Belgorod region, confirmed an aerial threat from Ukrainian forces targeting Belgorod. He described an attack involving unmanned aerial vehicles and noted that two drones were intercepted in the sky above the village of Gorkovsky, while another aircraft reportedly crashed into a private residence, damaging the building’s windows. The incident underscored persistent cross-border tensions and the vulnerability of rural communities near the border, prompting continued vigilance and reinforced defense measures in the region. [Citation: Belgorod regional administration update]
Earlier reporting from the area indicated that Ukrainian forces had fired on other sites, including industrial facilities in Donetsk. In Gorlovka, a food processing facility reportedly sustained significant damage when a strike destroyed more than a ton of bread, illustrating the broader impact of the ongoing conflict on local supply chains and civilian life. Authorities stressed that humanitarian considerations remain a priority as security operations continue and relief channels are assessed. [Citation: Donetsk regional conflict monitoring]