All articles tagged with #belgorod
Originally Published 2 hours ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said residents should be prepared for temporary relocation if power and heating outages worsen on the border, with plans to move people to other municipalities or regions, as Russian officials blame Ukrainian strikes for the outages amid a broader regional energy crisis.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by ABC News
A Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Belgorod region killed one person and wounded two, including a child, amid ongoing tensions before upcoming peace talks in Paris aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict. The region and Ukraine have experienced recent attacks, with casualties reported on both sides, as international efforts to secure peace and security guarantees continue.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Kyiv Independent
Ukrainian attacks in Russia's Belgorod and Kursk regions caused over 20,000 power outages, with reports of missile strikes and cross-border raids, amid ongoing tensions and Russia's recent escalation against Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
The Belgorod region in Russia is experiencing increased drone attacks from Ukraine, leading to blackouts, power outages, and heightened anxiety among residents, as Ukraine retaliates against Russian strikes and targets energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Three people were killed and at least nine injured in a Ukrainian attack on Belgorod, Russia, marking the third consecutive day of strikes that have caused power outages and damage. Ukraine has targeted Russian infrastructure, including oil refineries, amid ongoing conflict, while Russian attacks continue to impact Ukraine's energy facilities as winter approaches.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Recent clashes along the Ukraine-Russia border resulted in civilian casualties on both sides, with Ukraine facing extensive Russian missile and drone attacks. Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump at the UN to discuss security guarantees, amid heightened tensions involving NATO and Russian airspace violations. The situation remains volatile with ongoing military and diplomatic developments.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Russia denies its offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region is failing, despite restricting civilian access to border villages in Belgorod due to Ukrainian shelling. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov insists the operation will continue until successful. Meanwhile, both countries exchanged 95 prisoners of war, facilitated by the UAE.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kyiv Post
Russia is restricting access to 14 villages in the Belgorod region near the Ukrainian border due to "Ukrainian shelling," allowing only armed and armored men to enter. Checkpoints will be established, and public transport will be banned. Residents must apply to local authorities for entry, and utility bill payments will be halted except for meter-based usage. This move follows ongoing conflict and recent peace summit discussions between Ukraine and Russia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Ukraine has used American-made HIMARS artillery systems to strike and destroy Russian missile launchers in the Belgorod region, marking the first acknowledged use of U.S. weapons in Russian territory since President Biden lifted the ban on such strikes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Kos
Ukraine has resumed attacks on the Russian city of Belgorod, leading to explosions and heightened tensions in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kyiv Post
Russian aircraft have been "losing" high explosive aerial bombs over the Belgorod region, with incidents occurring en route to or returning from missions against Ukraine. Villages near the Ukrainian border have been affected, with residents evacuated and bombs defused or destroyed. The FAB series of general-purpose bombs, developed in the Soviet Union, have been linked to these incidents, which have caused damage and interrupted daily life. The accidental drops are believed to be connected to attacks against free-Russian forces, and the bombs are unguided and compatible with most models of Soviet aircraft.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kyiv Post
Russian volunteer militias, independent of the Ukrainian government and Armed Forces, have been carrying out attacks on the Russian border city of Belgorod, prompting Russia to divert troops from the front line to protect the city. The anti-Kremlin volunteer groups have intensified their strikes, leading to casualties and evacuations in the region. The conflict has escalated with missile and drone attacks, causing deaths and injuries, while Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu claims thousands of Ukrainian troops have been killed or wounded in the fighting. The situation reflects the ongoing military tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with implications for border security and civilian safety.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kyiv Post
Roadblocks are being set up in Russia's Belgorod region, with restricted entry into border areas and plans for a "visiting procedure" for residential buildings due to intensified shelling. The regional authorities are distributing free food kits, waiving utility bills, and relocating 1,200 children to other regions. Intercepted conversations and social media posts indicate a significant number of residents evacuating, as the area resembles a front-line city with frequent explosions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
Russia is evacuating 9,000 children from the Belgorod region near the Ukraine border due to shelling, while President Putin claims that a cross-border raid by three militia groups has failed. The groups, aligned with Ukraine, say their operation is ongoing and have urged residents to evacuate, citing threats of rocket and artillery fire. Shelling in the region has resulted in injuries and damage to buildings, with the militia groups claiming to have captured a village and engaged in firefights with Russian forces.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Schools and malls in parts of the Russian region of Belgorod will be closed due to increased Ukrainian attacks, with the city of Belgorod also affected. The attacks have brought the war in Ukraine to Russians largely isolated from the conflict, with at least five people reported killed and several dozen wounded in the last week. The situation has prompted safety concerns, and voting in a poll expected to see Vladimir Putin returned to power as president is ongoing. Additionally, Ukraine's security service carried out drone strikes on three oil refineries in Russia's Samara region, and local residents have been posting videos of explosions and fires from the attacks.