Russian region under fire: Belgorod shelled, refinery hit in Volgograd
One woman was killed and 29 people were injured following Ukrainian shelling in the Belgorod region in Russia, reported Reuters on Saturday, referencing the governor of the region.
According to Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, the city of Belgorod and the Belgorod region were heavily shelled by Ukraine. Reuters emphasized that it has not yet been able to confirm these reports.
The information provided by the Russian administration indicates that a woman was killed, and 29 people, including a child, were injured and taken to the hospital.
Several residential buildings, retail spaces, vehicles, and medical and educational facilities were reported to have been damaged.
Ukraine strikes refinery in Volgograd
On Sunday morning, the Ukrainska Pravda website, citing Russian media and local authorities, reported that a Ukrainian strike had also destroyed a refinery in Volgograd. The attack by a drone caused a fire.
According to Russian sources, the drone that attacked the oil processing plant in Volgograd "fell on the premises" of the facility. The fire was reportedly extinguished, and there were no casualties. The drone was destroyed by electronic warfare but fell near the refinery, leading to a fire. This response is typical of the Russian authorities in cases of Ukrainian drone attacks. The Russians usually claim that all such attacks are successfully repelled.
On Saturday, Ukrainian media, citing military intelligence (GUR), reported a successful drone attack on the Lukoil refinery in Volgograd.
