Vyacheslav Gladkov

Shelling damages critical infrastructure in Russia’s Belgorod

Authorities in Russia reported new damage from shelling in the city of Belgorod, saying critical infrastructure facilities were hit, Mayor Valentyn Demidov said on Jan. 25.

25 January, 01:59 PM

Oil depot catches fire in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast following suspected drone attack

A fire broke out at an oil depot in the village of Prokhorovka, Belgorod Oblast, Russia, local governor Vyacheslav Gladkov wrote on Sept. 9.

9 September 2025, 02:29 PM

Explosion hits railway tracks in Voronezh Oblast, Russia

An explosion occurred on the railway tracks in the Voronezh Oblast of Russia, with the blast at the 725-kilometer mark of the Yevdakovo-Saguna section, the Baza Telegram channel reported on June 5.

5 June 2025, 03:39 PM

Belgorod governor takes vacation to 'recharge his batteries' as oblast braces for Ukrainian breakthrough — video

As Belgorod Oblast braces for a Ukrainian breakthrough and faces forced evacuations, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov surprised everyone by announcing he's taking a vacation to "recharge."

23 September 2024, 01:42 PM

Federal emergency declared in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast near Ukraine border

A federal emergency has been declared across Russia's Belgorod region, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced on Telegram on Aug. 15.

15 August 2024, 03:37 PM

Belgorod suffers shelling damage, four hospitalized

Shelling in Belgorod city and its surrounding region has injured four people and caused significant damage to buildings, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed on Telegram on May 25.

26 May 2024, 11:35 AM

Russia's Belgorod Oblast under attack again overnight - photos and videos

Russia's Belgorod Oblast was again shelled overnight on May 15, Oblast governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed.

15 May 2024, 08:40 AM

Mass casualties in Russia's Belgorod Oblast after drone attacks vehicles en route to work, Russia claims

Two buses of employees on their way to work in the village of Berezivka in Russia's Belgorod Oblast were attacked by UAVs, Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed on May 6.

6 May 2024, 02:56 PM

‘It was raining shrapnel’ — high-rise hit in nighttime shelling of Russia’s Belgorod — photo, video

A high-rise building in the Russian city of Belgorod was hit as the city was shelled overnight on March 29, local BelPlus Telegram claimed.

29 March 2024, 09:00 AM

Belgorod schools and malls face shutdown due to shelling

Schools and shopping centers across the Russian city of Belgorod and its environs will shutter for multiple days due to shelling, regional governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said on Telegram on March 16.

16 March 2024, 07:30 PM

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