Ukrainian Rocket Attack on Belgorod Kills At Least 6

Aug. 17, 2026 Vasily Kuzmichenok / Moskva News Agency At least six people were killed in a Ukrainian rocket attack in the western Belgorod region, local authorities said Monday morning. In a post on Telegram, Acting Belgorod region Governor Aleksander Shuvaev said four others were wounded in the attack, which took place in the village of Koloskovo, located around 24 kilometers (15 miles) from the border with Ukraine. Shuvaev said a 14-year-old was among the injured. He said the rocket attack also damaged a “structure” and a vehicle. The deadly attack came a day after Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes deep inside each other’s territories, killing 19 people on both sides. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 205 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Sunday night and Monday morning. Several airports in southern Russia introduced temporary flight restrictions amid the overnight attacks. Read more about: Ukraine war , 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 Feature In Russian Border City, Election Must Go On Under Ukrainian Fire Belgorod has faced regular deadly cross-border attacks over the past week. But the incidents only appear to have strengthened pro-Kremlin sentiment. 6 Min read Fatal Ukrainian Strikes Rock Russia as Vote Cements Putin’s Grip Putin vowed a harsh response to the assaults and accused Kyiv of trying to "disrupt" his bid for another six-year mandate. 4 Min read Officials Disclose Russian Troop Deaths 1 Month After Cross-Border Incursion The confirmed deaths of 14 soldiers from the Pskov region mark the first acknowledgment of any casualties in the June 1 raids on the Belgorod region. 2 Min read Russia in ‘De Facto’ State of War Says Belgorod Governor The official's words were a rare admission of the scale of the fighting in Ukraine and how it is has spilled into Russia. 1 Min read