Military correspondents reported on the Ukrainian Armed Forces' offensive against Russian positions near the village of Grafovka in the Belgorod Region, where, according to their data, military operations have unfolded. The Lpr1 Telegram channel clarified that no attempts to break through the state border were recorded, despite the enemy's activity. There are no official statements from the Russian Defense Ministry or local authorities regarding this incident at the time of writing, which leaves the situation in the zone of uncertainty. 

According to sources, the attack began on the night of March 18, when the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to strike border positions. Grafovka, located in the Shebekinsky district, has repeatedly found itself at the epicenter of such clashes due to its proximity to the border with Ukraine. Russian forces are reportedly successfully holding back the onslaught, but details about losses or the scale of the fighting have not yet been disclosed. Lpr1 emphasizes that the border line remains under control, and any attempts to penetrate are being stopped by operationally involved units. 

The situation in the Belgorod region remains tense amid increasing attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to RIA Novosti, the region has been subjected to daily shelling and drone strikes in recent weeks. For example, on the night of March 16, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported a drone attack on the village of Grafovka, which burned two cars and damaged private homes, although there were no casualties. These incidents fit into the overall picture of escalation that began after the Ukrainian Armed Forces' offensive in the Kursk region in August 2024, when part of the border territories temporarily came under the control of Kyiv.