Ukrainian drone kills civilians in Russian border region

May 2, 2026

TL;DR

Two teenagers were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Belgorod Region.
The victims, aged 18 and 15, were riding a motorcycle in the village of Volchya Aleksandrovka when the drone struck.
The governor of Belgorod Region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, confirmed the deaths and stated the drone deliberately targeted the motorcycle.
Belgorod Region has experienced repeated drone strikes during the conflict, with Moscow accusing Kiev of targeting civilians.
Previous drone attacks in the region this week have killed three women and a man, and injured several others.
Russian officials have characterized these attacks as "terrorist attacks" and a response to Ukrainian military setbacks.

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