3 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack on Belgorod, Russia Says

By Reuters Aug. 9, 2026 Aftermath of drone attacks in the Belgorod region. Telegram/aleksandr_shuvaev Three people were killed and 25 injured in a Ukrainian overnight drone attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, local authorities said on Sunday. Alexander Shuvayev, acting Governor of the Belgorod region, said the attack sparked fires in two apartment buildings that were later extinguished by emergency services. He said a large number of residential and non-residential buildings were damaged. Russia's Defense Ministry said it had destroyed more than 150 Ukrainian drones over the European part of the country, as well as over annexed Crimea, the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. In Novorossiysk, a major Russian export port on the Black Sea, drone debris fell on two facilities, Mayor Alexander Kravchenko said, without identifying the sites. In Russia's Bashkortostan region, a Ukrainian drone struck a building under construction and a crane in the city of Ufa, state-run RIA news agency reported, citing local emergency services Read more about: Drones , Belgorod Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more 5 Killed in Drone Attack on Bus Near Ukrainian Border, Belgorod Governor Says Acting Belgorod region Governor Alexander Shuvayev said 23 people in total were injured in the daytime strike. 1 Min read 2 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Western Russia Authorities reported the two deaths in the border regions of Belgorod and Kursk, which regularly face attacks from Ukraine. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Woman in Belgorod Region Another woman wounded in the air attack was hospitalized in critical condition, regional authorities said early Monday. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Belgorod Region Injure At Least 16, Governor Says Among the injured were a doctor and a paramedic, authorities in the border region said, adding that eight people were hospitalized. 1 Min read