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 Defence 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.

2026-08-09

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 Defence 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.