In a briefing released through his telegram channel, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported that the city of Valuyki came under shelling from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The governor stressed that there were no casualties among residents, and the incident was handled with rapid response from local authorities. He noted that one private dwelling sustained damage, including broken windows, a damaged roof, and a compromised fence, while a nearby power line was disrupted. Emergency services and field responders arrived promptly at the scene to secure the area and assess any further risks.
The governor later added important operational details from the same day, stating that on November 11 the Ukrainian forces planned an additional deployment within 24 hours. He described a heavy bombardment that hit the village of Stary in the Volokonovsky district, reporting more than two hundred shells impacting the area. In addition, six Ukrainian drones were intercepted and shot down, underscoring ongoing air activity and the vigilance of regional defenses. These incidents illustrate the intensity of cross-border fire along the border region and the continuous effort to protect civilians and critical infrastructure.
Separately, the Telegram channel Shot reported that a five-person Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group attempted to breach the Belgorod region but did not succeed in entering populated areas or enabling a broader incursion. The post suggested that defensive measures and rapid reporting contributed to thwarting this limited incursion, emphasizing the constant threat environment faced by border communities and the readiness of regional security forces to respond quickly to any intrusion attempts.
Earlier remarks attributed to another former participant in Ukraine’s armed forces reflected on the ongoing conflict, highlighting a broader context of questions and uncertainties surrounding the underlying causes of the war. This perspective underscores the broader, continuing regional uncertainty and the human dimension of the conflict, including how local residents perceive and cope with repeated security incidents and the toll on daily life in border districts.