The Belgorod region administration reported that Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov convened a compact operational meeting that brought together senior state and municipal officials to discuss urgent security matters. The governor described the session as a narrowed operation headquarters, emphasizing that key decisions and quick coordination measures were the focus of the gathering. This format is often used to streamline communication during critical incidents and to ensure line authorities act in unison across territorial jurisdictions. (Gazeta.RU)
Meanwhile, official channels from Russia’s Ministry of Defense indicated that units of the Western Military District border guards and the border service of the FSB succeeded in preventing a crossing by a Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group. The incident was reported as an attempt to breach the Belgorod region by the operatives, who were believed to be seeking a river crossing near Novaya Tavolzhanka. Artillery fire from Russian forces reportedly dispersed the saboteurs, causing them to retreat. The description reflects the ongoing complexity of border security operations along this stretch of the border, where rapid responses and coordinated actions between military and border agencies are routinely exercised. (Gazeta.RU)
Prior to this, Gladkov provided updates about confrontations with Ukrainian saboteurs in the Novaya Tavolzhanka area, reaffirming the intensity of the security situation around the Belgorod region. The remarks highlighted how localized threats are being addressed through immediate countermeasures and continuous monitoring of borders and adjacent communities. (Gazeta.RU)
On the night of June 4, the Shebekinsky urban district and the Volokonovsky district in Belgorod region experienced shelling. Reports indicated that hundreds of rounds were fired within a single day, with 519 rounds noted as having landed in the Shebekinsky district alone. In response, Governor Gladkov urged residents to consider leaving their homes for safety reasons and to follow official advisories. Local authorities stressed that sheltering in place or relocating would be coordinated with civil defense and emergency services as part of standard protective procedures during cross-border incidents. Community notices and official briefings were aimed at reducing risk for civilians while security forces conduct investigations and maintain patrols along the affected zones. Details concerning the incident were disseminated by national and regional news outlets at the time, underscoring the fluid nature of the threat landscape in the area. (Gazeta.RU)