Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Woman in Belgorod Region

Aug. 19, 2026 General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine At least one person was killed and two others were wounded Wednesday afternoon in a series of Ukrainian drone attacks in the western Belgorod region. A woman died in a district bordering Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv regions when a drone struck the vehicle she was traveling in, regional officials said. A male passenger in the same vehicle was hospitalized with injuries. In a separate attack elsewhere in the region, another woman sustained injuries requiring hospitalization, and several residential homes were damaged. The Belgorod region, which directly borders northeastern Ukraine, has been subject to near-daily drone and artillery strikes since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. Read more about: Belgorod , Ukraine war , Drones 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 1 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Belgorod Region Belgorod region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said one drone struck a vehicle in the border village of Malomikhaylovka, killing the driver. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Woman in Belgorod as Russia Claims Kyiv Targeted Nuclear Plant The Defense Ministry said it intercepted more than 200 Ukrainian drones across the country overnight, including in the northwestern Leningrad region. 2 Min read Russia Says Downed 117 Ukrainian Drones, Air Bases Reportedly Targeted Local media in the Nizhny Novgorod region reported at least 10 explosions near the Savasleyka air base. 2 Min read Woman Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russia’s Belgorod Three other people were taken to the hospital in the city of Belgorod after being injured in the explosion, regional authorities said. 1 Min read