A missile threat was declared in Belgorod and the surrounding area, as reported by the local city administration through its Telegram channel. Residents of the region are strongly advised to remain safe, avoid approaching windows and, if possible, stay in rooms without windows and with secure walls to protect against possible shelling.

According to information from a RIA Novosti correspondent, sirens warning of an air threat can be heard in the city and explosions are recorded in the sky, which indicates ongoing hostilities in the region. The authorities of the Belgorod region previously decided on the need to evacuate about nine thousand children to safer places, which emphasizes the seriousness of the situation and the threat to the civilian population.

Additionally, damage to a multi-storey residential building and the Belgorod Arena was reported as a result of shelling. There have been no detailed reports of casualties or civilian casualties, but the situation remains tense.