Deadly shelling strikes Belgorod; Ukrainian drone hits Volgograd refinery

One woman was killed and 29 people were injured after Ukrainian shelling in the Belgorod region of Russia, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing the regional governor.

Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov stated that both the city of Belgorod and the wider region experienced significant shelling from Ukraine. It's worth noting that Reuters has yet to independently verify these claims.

The details shared by the Russian officials indicate that one woman has lost her life and 29 individuals, including a child, have been injured and are receiving medical treatment.

Many residential buildings, commercial spaces, vehicles, and facilities dedicated to healthcare and education were also reportedly damaged in the attack.

On Sunday morning, Ukrainska Pravda, citing Russian media and officials, reported that a Ukrainian strike had targeted a refinery in Volgograd, igniting a fire. The incident involved an attack drone.

Russian reports state that the drone involved in the Volgograd refinery incident "crashed at the site" of the facility. The resulting fire was quickly extinguished, with no casualties reported. It is claimed that electronic countermeasures brought down the drone but crashed near the refinery, causing a fire. This narrative—that all Ukrainian drone strikes are successfully countered—is commonly presented by Russian authorities.

On Saturday, citing military intelligence sources, Ukrainian media reported a successful drone strike on the Lukoil refinery in Volgograd.