Recent attacks targeted the Russian city of Belgorod and settlements in Belgorod Oblast, causing damage to buildings, vehicles, and a gas supply line, according to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. Aerial assaults in the region have been on the rise, with reports of 29 targets shot down by Russian air defense units on a single day. Four civilians were injured and received medical treatment.
Belgorod city bore the brunt of the attacks, resulting in severe damage to residential and commercial properties, along with disruptions to the gas supply line. Emergency workers are actively working to restore normalcy in the affected areas.
While The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify all claims, Ukraine’s active targeting of Russian infrastructure and defense facilities has escalated tensions. Amid conflicting reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent offensive in Kharkiv was linked to creating a buffer zone against Belgorod shelling.
The escalation in hostilities underscores the volatile situation in the region, as both sides engage in military maneuvers with significant civilian casualties reported.