Ukraine launches drone raid on Russian border region

February 23, 2026

TL;DR

Russia's Defense Ministry claims to have downed 86 Ukrainian drones over nine regions overnight.
Belgorod Region was the primary target, with 29 drones intercepted.
Several civilians, including a three-year-old girl, were injured in Belgorod.
Drone attacks damaged residential buildings, commercial facilities, gas pipes, and power lines in Belgorod.
Belgorod and other Russian border regions have been frequent targets of Ukrainian drone strikes.
Moscow accuses Kyiv of 'terrorism' and deliberately attacking civilians and infrastructure.
Previous Ukrainian strikes in Belgorod have disrupted power, heating, and water supplies.

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