At least four civilians have been killed and many injured, the region’s governor, Aleksandr Shuvayev, said on Telegram, describing it as a “massive” drone attack.
“So far, the attack has damaged 30 apartment buildings, 35 cars, four private homes, three administrative buildings, eight commercial properties and three social facilities,” he wrote.
According to unconfirmed reports, a large shopping center has been set on fire, The Kyiv Independent reports.
Belgorod is in southern Russia, a few miles from the border with Ukraine. Major Ukrainian drone attacks have also been reported in the neighboring Kursk region, leaving thousands without power.
More than 530 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russia overnight, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said, according to the exiled Russian outlet Astra.