17 APRIL 2023
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: Russian BBC 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 Russian BBC service has noted that some sources report a strike on a thermal power plant, while others report a strike on a substation.
In addition, most Russian sources have stated it was a Ukrainian drone.
There are no reliable confirmations or denials, as well as no official statements.
Update: Gladkov later reported that two fires broke 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, the fire is being extinguished.”
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