# Fires seen in Russia’s Belgorod amid reported Ukrainian drone attack

https://mins.news/en/item/17208

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-09 01:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/fires-explosions-seen-in-russias-belgorod-amid-reported-ukrainian-attack/

> Fires were reported in the Russian city of Belgorod after what Russian Telegram media channels described as a wide-ranging Ukrainian drone attack. The reported strike took place overnight on Aug. 9. Ukraine’s military was said to have launched the attack, while the available account does not provide details about casualties or damage. The report links the fires to the alleged overnight drone operation.

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