The Ministry of Defense reported the destruction of a drone over the Belgorod region

Russian air defense systems destroyed a Ukrainian drone over the territory of the Belgorod region. About it reported in the press service of the Ministry of Defense.

“Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle was destroyed by air defense systems on duty over the territory of the Belgorod region,” the statement said.

The Ministry of Defense clarified that the incident occurred around 07:10 Moscow time. The governor of the Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, has not yet commented on the incident.

Last time the air defense system worked on the evening of November 2. Then the Ministry of Defense also reported on the destruction of the drone.

On the morning of November 2, Gladkov reportedthat during the day on November 1, the Ukrainian Armed Forces fired 139 shells in the Belgorod region. The largest number of arrivals was recorded in the Belgorod district – 62. The Valuysk urban district was shelled 36 times. In both cases there was no destruction or casualties. One man was injured during the shelling of Shebekin. He received shrapnel wounds to his arms and legs. The victim was operated on, he remains in intensive care in an extremely serious unstable condition, Gladkov clarified.

The Belgorod region, like other border regions, is regularly attacked by Ukraine. Since October 19, 2022, by decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a medium level of response has been established in the region. The region is also at an indefinite “yellow” (high) terrorism alert level.