A series of incidents in the Belgorod region has drawn attention from military authorities in Moscow and regional officials. Reports indicate that a Ukrainian drone was intercepted and eliminated by Russian air defense systems on Russian soil, with the event confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Defense. The ministry text states that, around 16:00 local time, an attempt by the Kiev regime to stage a terrorist strike on Russian territory using aircraft-type UAVs was thwarted.
Additionally, a neutralized unexploded shell was found in Streletskoye, a village within Belgorod region, on January 28. Local authorities have noted that post-incident assessments are ongoing to determine impact and necessary security measures.
In a subsequent briefing, Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod Region, indicated that Ukrainian forces conducted nine separate strikes against Belgorod in the previous 24 hours. Officials characterized these actions as persistent attempts to destabilize border communities and infrastructure.
Further ministry disclosures reported that air defense units repelled a multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) projectile targeting Belgorod region territory. The Armed Forces of Ukraine were identified as the source of the strike in these statements, and defense authorities described the incident as part of a broader pattern of cross-border attacks.
Earlier in the week, another drone operation associated with Ukrainian forces targeted Antonovka village in Belgorod region, according to official Russian communications. This sequence of events underscores a pattern of aerial activity near the border and the ongoing emphasis placed on border security by Russian authorities. The communications emphasize vigilance and rapid response by defense forces in the region. They also reflect the ongoing exchange of claims between Moscow and Kyiv regarding recent military actions and their respective consequences for civilian and regional safety. [Source attribution to the Russian Ministry of Defense and regional administration notes.]