Russia declares emergency in Belgorod region amid escalating Ukrainian attacks

The situation in the Belgorod region of Russia has escalated, with Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov declaring a state of emergency due to ongoing tensions and attacks by Ukrainian forces. The region has seen significant destruction, with houses destroyed and civilians injured or killed. Colonel General Olesandr Syrsky reports that his forces have captured over 40 square kilometers of territory, while Russian air defenses have destroyed 117 drones and four tactical missiles. Ukrainian forces have claimed control of hundreds of square miles of Russian territory, with nearly 200,000 people fleeing their homes.