The governor of Russia’s Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, reported that an industrial facility in the region’s urban district of Stary Oskol came under attack from Ukrainian forces using an unmanned aircraft. The information was shared by the governor in a regional update and echoed in subsequent statements from regional authorities.
The regional leadership confirmed that there were no casualties as a result of the incident, and that emergency response teams were immediately mobilized to assess and manage the situation.
Gladkov noted that all relevant services remained on standby and that, while the extent of damage was still being clarified, there was not yet a definitive tally of the losses. Ongoing assessments were described as a priority to determine the full impact on infrastructure and services in the affected area.
Earlier reports indicated that Belgorod came under an air attack tied to the broader campaign. In that incident, authorities described the targeting as affecting multiple structures: windows were broken in 22 flats across four apartment buildings, the roof of a school facility sustained damage, and eight private vehicles were forcibly removed from their places of use. The incident prompted a broader review of safety measures and protective actions for residents in neighboring districts.
On the morning of March 22, Belgorod experienced further impact from air operations attributed to Ukrainian forces. Governor Gladkov said damage was observed in 31 apartments across five buildings, with additional harm recorded at a private residence and several health facilities in the city. Local authorities began immediate damage assessments and coordination with service providers to restore essential functions for residents.
Earlier security updates indicated that, in the Belgorod region, the Federal Security Service (FSB) had intervened to thwart attempts believed to be aimed at Russian military personnel and facilities. Regional officials underscored the role of security agencies in preventing terrorist activities and maintaining safety for civilians and personnel alike in the border area.
Across Belgorod and surrounding towns, residents and regional administrators have continued to monitor the situation, balancing the need for rapid response with the ongoing demand for reliable information. The events underscore the complex security environment at the regional level and the importance of coordinated emergency planning, robust defense measures, and clear communication with the public as the region navigates these provocative acts and their consequences for daily life.