Belgorod- Drone strikes in Russia’s Belgorod region. Moscow has raised concerns about security as three people were reported dead in Belgorod. The Governor of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, has accused Kyiv of orchestrating the attack claiming that Ukrainian forces used a drone to carry out the act. However, Kyiv has not acknowledged any involvement. Has maintained its silence on incidents within borders.
Following the strike in Belgorod, another drone was. Rendered harmless in the area, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. Moscow also experienced drone activity, with one hitting a construction site. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed this incident. Mentioned that nearby buildings suffered damage. Fortunately, Russian anti-aircraft systems successfully deterred drones in the Mozhaisk and Khimki districts without causing any casualties.
As a result of these attacks, flight operations in Moscow were temporarily suspended as a measure against aerial threats. These attacks marked six evenings of aggressive acts targeting the Moscow region. In response to the escalating tensions, the US State Department clarified its position by stating that they do not support or endorse drone hostilities in Russia. At the time, they emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s sovereignty regarding self-defense issues and urged Russia to de-escalate the situation by withdrawing its troops from Ukraine.