Ukrainian forces conduct over 50 attacks on Russia's Belgorod Region in past day
Quick Look
- Over 50 attacks by Ukrainian forces targeted Russia's Belgorod Region in the last 24 hours, according to Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev.
- One civilian was injured.
- Additionally, 77 Ukrainian drones were jammed or shot down.
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Why It Matters
The Ukrainian military has reportedly conducted numerous attacks on Russia's border regions, including the Belgorod Region, over the past day. One civilian sustained injuries.
BELGOROD, June 22. /TASS/. The Ukrainian military carried out over 50 attacks on Russia’s borderline Belgorod Region in the past day, Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev said.
"Over the past day, the Ukrainian armed forces carried out 55 attacks on the Belgorod Region. The Belgorodsky, Borisovsky, Valuisky, Veidelevsky, Volokonovsky, Graivoronsky, Krasnoyaruzhsky, Novooskolsky, Rakityansky and Shebekinsky districts came under fire. <...> A civilian was injured in the Krasnoyaruzhyusly District," he wrote on the Max messaging app.
Eight Ukrainian attacks involved aircraft and artillery, while in four cases, explosive devices were dropped by drones.
Shuvayev added that 77 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles had been jammed and shot down over the past 24 hours.
Open Questions
- What is the extent of damage from the 55 attacks?
- What is Ukraine's stated objective for these attacks?
- What is Russia's response beyond jamming/shooting down drones?
