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Belgorod Territorial Defense Forces Accuse Police of Harassment, Call on Governor for Help

Members of the territorial defense unit said police have been targeting them with arbitrary arrests and searches, and in one instance, broke the arm of...

Ukrainian Drone Attacks Kill At Least 1 in Russia

Authorities in the Belgorod region said 10 homes and multiple cars were also damaged in the overnight strikes.

2 Belgorod Paramedics Killed in Car Crash Involving Russian Soldiers

A video published online showed a passenger vehicle running a red light at high speed before violently colliding with an ambulance.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 3 in Russia’s Belgorod Region, Governor Says

Regional authorities urged residents to avoid areas near the border with Ukraine that regularly come under attack.

Russian Conscripts Killed in Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod Region – Reports

The father of one of the deceased conscripts told reporters that his son was transferred to Belgorod after just two weeks of sniper training.

Belgorod Police Investigate Hospital Staff After Homeless Man’s Death

Eyewitnesses said hospital staff escorted the man out in a wheelchair and left him at a nearby bus stop in freezing weather.

Belgorod Region Border Village Ordered to Evacuate Amid Ukrainian Attacks

Cross-border attacks have been frequently reported in the Belgorod region since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russia Labels Ukrainian Meme ‘Terrorist Organization’

The “Belgorod People’s Republic” parodies the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Luhansk People’s republics in eastern Ukraine.

Soldier Killed in Russia’s Belgorod Region as Military Says Destroyed 17 Ukrainian Drones

The territorial defense soldier was killed in a drone attack in the village of Terebreno, Belgorod regional authorities said.

Drone Strike on Belgorod Apartment Likely Russian, Investigation Claims

Footage reviewed by Pepel shows the unmanned aircraft that struck into the apartment as resembling an Iranian-designed Shahed drone.

Ukrainian Drone Slams Into Apartment Complex in Russia’s Belgorod, Governor Says

Regional authorities said at least one person was injured in the crash.

Russian Governor Denies Cross-Border Incursion Into Belgorod Region

Open-source intelligence bloggers speculated earlier this week that Ukraine may have opened a “new axis” in the Belgorod region.

Belgorod Region Offers Record 3M Ruble Military Sign-Up Payment

Experts say the rising payments for soldiers reflect Russia’s ongoing manpower crisis as civilians’ interest in going to war dwindles.

Russia’s Belgorod Region to Equip School Buses With Anti-Drone Tech

Similar anti-drone systems were installed on ambulances and public transportation vehicles in the region’s border areas earlier this year.

Wildfires Sweep Through Southwestern Russia

Nationwide, 10,000 people were evacuated, and 76 died in more than 8,100 fires across Russia last week, authorities said.

Russia Says ‘Terrorist Act’ Caused Freight Train Derailment in Belgorod Region

Unverified reports from Telegram news channels with links to Russian security services claimed the train hit an explosive device.

Ukrainian Drone Smashes Into Church in Russia’s Belgorod Region

Photos showed the church’s dome toppled over and the interior charred, though authorities said fire crews quickly put out the flames.

5 Killed, Dozens Injured in Attack on Russia’s Belgorod Region

Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov accused Ukrainian forces of using “Vampir” multiple-launch rocket systems with cluster munitions in the attack.

Some Belgorod Region Schools to Begin Year Online Amid Intensifying Border Clashes

Authorities said instruction at schools within 20 kilometers of the border with Ukraine will take place online at the start of the academic year.

1 Killed, 2 Injured in Strikes on Russia's Belgorod Region

"The town of Shebekino was targeted by Ukrainian forces" and "unfortunately, one person was killed," regional governor Vyachelsav Gladkov said.

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