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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.

Ukraine Launches Attack on Belgorod Region, Pro-Kremlin Sources Say

Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov confirmed that “the enemy is trying to break through the border” but otherwise sought to downplay the threat.

Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russia’s Belgorod Region Injures 4

Among the injured were two paramedics, who were taken to a hospital following the attack, regional authorities said.

Russia Says Downed 117 Ukrainian Drones, Air Bases Reportedly Targeted

Local media in the Nizhny Novgorod region reported at least 10 explosions near the Savasleyka air base.

Belgorod Region Declares State of Emergency Amid Ukrainian Shelling

Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the situation in the region "remains extremely difficult and tense" due to increased strikes near the border.

Russia Evacuates More Border Areas Amid Ukrainian Advances

At least 76,000 people have been displaced from border areas since Kyiv launched the surprise offensive into the Kursk region.

Ukrainian Drone, Missile Strike Kills 1 in Russia’s Belgorod Region

Local authorities said the man died in the border town of Shebekino, which has come under multiple shelling and drone attacks over the past 24 hours.

Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russia’s Belgorod Region Kills 1

Meanwhile, in the neighboring Kursk region, Russian troops said they thwarted an attempted incursion by Ukrainian forces.

Russia Says Intercepted 19 Drones, 1 Missile in Overnight Air Attacks

Minor fires broke out in the southwestern Kursk and Belgorod regions, but authorities said no one was injured in the strikes.

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