
AI-generated summary
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing since 2022, and shelling of border regions is regularly recorded.
Over the past 24 hours, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) attacked the territory of the Belgorod region 119 times, killing three people. Acting head of the Belgorod region Alexander Shuvaev spoke about this in his Telegram channel.
“The enemy carried out 10 attacks using multiple launch rocket systems and artillery. In addition, he dropped explosive devices from a UAV 8 times. Thanks to the professional work of the air defense crews and all involved units, 116 drones were shot down and suppressed,” he wrote.
Shuvaev offered condolences to the families and friends of the victims. According to him, six people were also wounded in the Grayvoronsky, Rakityansky and Shebekinsky districts, one of whom is in serious condition.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Air defense measures will be strengthened in the Belgorod region
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