The Belgorod region’s Grayvoronsky urban district faced shelling from Ukrainian forces, according to information circulating on a regional Telegram channel and statements attributed to regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. The scene remained tense as authorities assessed damage and the security situation. [Citation: Regional administration, Belgorod region]
The Russian Defense Ministry reported that air defense systems in the area intercepted eight rockets launched by Vampire multiple launch rocket systems and a Tochka-U ballistic missile. The description from officials emphasizes that the district was subjected to both aerial and ground threats, with ongoing concerns about safety for residents. [Citation: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation]
Gladkov noted that the district was also subjected to mortar and artillery fire. Preliminary assessments indicated there were no civilian casualties, though material damage was confirmed. The official statement underscored the need for continued protective measures and rapid response to any new threats. [Citation: Vyacheslav Gladkov, regional administration]
Damage was reported across several locations in Grayvoron, including 11 private homes and five vehicles. The district court building sustained shrapnel damage as part of the broader impact. These casualty-free reports contrasted with visible property losses and raised concerns about essential services and infrastructure in the area. [Citation: Regional authorities]
In nearby villages, one residence was damaged in Golovchino, Zamostye, and Gora-Podol. A power line failure caused outages for residents in Gorkovsky, Dunayka, Moshchenoe, Sdaryushino, and Dorogoshch, highlighting how disruptions extend beyond immediate strikes. Emergency crews were expected to begin repair work as soon as conditions permitted. [Citation: Local emergency services]
Gladkov also pledged that operational teams and emergency responders would start restoring essential services and clearing debris at the earliest safe opportunity, stressing readiness to act under changing conditions on the ground. [Citation: Belgorod regional administration]
Earlier information circulated on the Telegram channel Wargonzo claimed Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups attempted to cross into Belgorod and Kursk regions, using pickup trucks and supported by mortar and artillery fire. The report contributed to a broader narrative about cross-border activity and border security concerns in the border districts. [Citation: Wargonzo report]
Independent observers, including former LPR People’s Militia figures, commented on the situation in nearby zones. A retired lieutenant colonel claimed that Ukrainian forces had reinforced positions around Volchansk in the Kharkiv region, which lies roughly 10 kilometers from Shebekino in Belgorod, suggesting intensified activity near the border in recent days. [Citation: Andrey Marochko, former militia official]
Authorities in Belgorod previously reported an explosion at an infrastructure facility, a development that has contributed to ongoing alarm in the region and underscored the fragile security dynamics surrounding border communities. [Citation: Belgorod authorities]