Surveillance cameras captured the distinctive silhouette of a Shahed drone striking a residential building in Belgorod, contradicting official claims of a Ukrainian attack.
Belgorod, a city near the Ukrainian border, faced a complex assault involving both drones and multiple launch rocket systems on 16 September and allegedly causing widespread damage to residential buildings and vehicles.
The city of Belgorod and surrounding areas reportedly suffered significant damage to residential buildings and vehicles following an alleged Ukrainian missile attack, according to Russian sources.
Russian authorities are preparing to evacuate civilians from Kursk and Belgorod to occupied Zaporizhzhia as Ukraine's military operation in Kursk continues.
Russia declared “counter-terrorist operation” in Kursk, Belgorod and Bryansk oblasts bordering Ukraine, while the US is seeking to understand the goals and strategy behind Ukraine's bold move.
A fire erupted at Russia's oil depot in Volgograd Oblast following an alleged drone attack. The Russian Defense Ministry claims it intercepted 38 drones over five regions overnight but didn't mention the Volgograd attack.
In a strategic shift backed by Western allies, Ukraine's cross-border strikes on Russian air defense systems have brought a rare respite to Kharkiv, offering its residents a two-day break from the relentless S-300 missile attacks that have terrorized the city for months.
On the Kramatorsk front, Ukrainian forces are engaged in a battle near Andriivka village, with Russians attempting to breach defenses eight times. Despite this, Ukrainian control remains firm.