Belgorod Region officials confirmed that local self-defense units have taken on a central role in coordinating combat readiness. The statements came via the region’s telegraph channel, where détails about the shift in command and oversight were shared.
The governor of Belgorod spoke about the process, noting that commanders at the regiment, battalion, and company levels were presented with a thorough briefing on the curriculum and the current state of preparation. He emphasized that the leadership team evaluated the training program and the overall preparedness of the forces, ensuring that every element of the unit is ready to execute its missions with precision.
In their assessment, regional authorities expressed strong confidence in the capabilities of Russian forces. They described the high level of training and readiness as a foundation that enables the armed forces to undertake a wide range of combat tasks if required.
Earlier communications indicated that Sergei Kiriyenko, the deputy head of the presidential administration, had visited the Belgorod region together with regional officials. On a prior day, the governor, Kiriyenko, and Vladimir Zhdanov, head of the Shebekinsky district, toured the city of Shebekino and nearby settlements to review conditions on the ground.
Additionally, it was reported that several Russian regions have taken in more than seven hundred residents from the Shebekinsky district. The Belgorod region has highlighted incoming humanitarian assistance from nearly every neighboring region, underscoring regional collaboration to support those in need.
Source: Belgorod regional administration. The updates illustrate a climate of active coordination between federal and regional authorities as they monitor security readiness and humanitarian logistics in the area.