On Aug. 9 local time, Belgorod acting governor Shuvaev said the regional capital
was struck by a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack, injuring 13 people;
Explosions set two cars alight and damaged multiple buildings and facilities.
The Russian Defense Ministry said on the morning of Aug. 9 that overnight 153
Ukrainian fixed-wing drones were intercepted and destroyed over 18 regions and
above the waters of the Azov and Black Seas.