Photos show heavy damage to Belgorod university after drone strike - video
Smoke is rising over Belgorod State Technical University after the srone attack overnigth on Aug. 3 (Photo: Photo / Pepel Belgorod / Telegram)
The main building of Belgorod State Technological University sustained extensive damage following a drone attack, regional Telegram channel Pepel Belgorod reported on Aug. 3, publishing photos of the aftermath.
The caption accompanying the photo noted that the damaged structure is the main university building where drones were developed and tested.
On Aug. 3, the channel reported a severe fire near the university, publishing a video in which an off-camera voice lamented that "everything is burning there — literally everything." The author of the video also noted that the site is "where unmanned aerial vehicles are manufactured and flight training is conducted."
Note: The video contains profane language.
Regional emergency services issued warnings of potential drone attacks across Belgorod and the Belgorodsky District overnight and into the morning of Aug. 3, recommending residents remain indoors, stay away from windows, or seek shelter.
Belgorod State Technological University engineered an automated drone control system based on the Milandr microprocessor, Russian Telegram channel Astra reported, citing data from the university's official channel. However, university officials claimed that the project served civilian purposes, specifically monitoring power transmission lines, heating mainlines, and aerial surveying.
In the summer of 2026, the university announced enrollment for summer youth courses focused on drone development.
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