Ukrainian Strikes Cause Casualties in Belgorod, Authorities Say

Aug. 30, 2026 Fire in Belgorod following Ukrainian strikes on Aug. 30, 2026. Telegram/belpepel A Ukrainian attack on the Russian city of Belgorod caused several casualties on Sunday, acting regional Governor Alexander Shuvaev said. “According to preliminary information, there are casualties. Several fires have also been reported following the strikes,” Shuvaev said on Telegram, adding that emergency services were dispatched to the attack sites. He did not provide details on the number of people injured. Local Telegram channels reported that Belgorod experienced at least one missile strike. Videos shared on social media showed multiple fires burning across the city, including one reportedly near Belgorod’s television tower. One of the strikes reportedly hit the Belgorod thermal power plant, where a fire broke out, said local media outlet Pepel. The country's second-largest retailer Ozon reported that its local warehouse was also hit by a strike. The company said that local employees were evacuated but there were still casualties and suspended its operations in Belgorod as a result. Ukraine began attacking Ozon warehouses last week after more than a month of strikes against facilities owned by its biggest competitor Wildberries. Officials in Kyiv have accused Wildberries of supplying the Russian military with drone parts and other equipment. The Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, has faced frequent Ukrainian drone and missile attacks, with casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure reported. Read more about: Belgorod , Ozon 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 Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 3 in Russia’s Belgorod Region, Governor Says Regional authorities urged residents to avoid areas near the border with Ukraine that regularly come under attack. 1 Min read Belgorod Region Offers Record 3M Ruble Military Sign-Up Payment Experts say the rising payments for soldiers reflect Russia’s ongoing manpower crisis as civilians’ interest in going to war dwindles. 1 Min read Russia’s Belgorod Region to Equip School Buses With Anti-Drone Tech Similar anti-drone systems were installed on ambulances and public transportation vehicles in the region’s border areas earlier this year. 1 Min read Russia’s Ozon Secures Largest Western E-commerce Investment Since Sanctions U.S. venture capital fund injects $50 million to e-commerce giant in $150 million financing round.