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One killed, two injured in Ukraine's drone attack in Russia's border region

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Posted on January 4, 2026

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MOSCOW, Jan 4 (Reuters) - One man was killed and a woman and a four-year old child were injured by a Ukrainian drone attack on a vehicle in Russia's western border region of Belgorod, the governor

Ukraine Drone Attack Leaves One Dead in Russia's Belgorod

MOSCOW, Jan 4 (Reuters) - One man was killed and a woman and a four-year old child were injured by a Ukrainian drone attack on a vehicle in Russia's western border region of Belgorod, the governor said on Sunday.

Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on the Telegram messaging app the two injured were hospitalised in a serious condition. Firefighters put out the fire, which had engulfed the car following the attack, he added.

Reuters was unable to independently verify the report.

Separately, Russia's defence ministry said it has downed 42 Ukrainian drones on Sunday morning, on top of 90 it had shot down overnight, including three Moscow-bound drones.

Ukrainian drone attacks frequently hit targets in Belgorod and other border regions.

(Reporting by Reuters; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

Key Takeaways

  • One person killed in Ukrainian drone attack in Belgorod.
  • A woman and child injured, hospitalized in serious condition.
  • Russia claims to have downed 132 Ukrainian drones.
  • Frequent drone attacks in Russia's border regions.
  • Incident reported by Belgorod's governor on Telegram.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a drone attack?
A drone attack involves the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to strike a target. These attacks can be used in military operations to target specific locations or individuals.

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