Fires break out in city of Belgorod and Belgorod district

Social media users in Russia have reported that a drone exploded in Belgorod; according to some of them, the drone hit a power substation.

Source: BBC Russian service; social media; Vyacheslav Gladkov, Governor of Belgorod Oblast, Russia

Details: In particular, the Bletgorod Telegram channel has posted a video of what it claims was a fire caused by a drone strike.

The BBC Russian service has noted that some sources have reported a strike on a thermal power plant, while others have reported a strike on a substation.

In addition, most Russian sources have stated it was a Ukrainian drone.

Update: Gladkov later reported that two fires had broken out in Belgorod Oblast, Russia.

Quote: "Two fires occurred at civilian facilities in [the city of] Belgorod and in the Belgorod district. There were no casualties. Emergency response services have been deployed, and the fire is being extinguished."

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