Ukraine-Russia tensions escalate. According to Ukraine’s governor, the Ukrainian military shelled the Belgorod region on Monday (08 May), injuring at least five people and damaging homes and electrical lines.
“There have been three shellings in the town of Shebekino in southern Belgorod, injuring five people,” said Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.
At least five additional communities were on fire as well.
“On Monday night (08 May), the Russian air defenses shot down a drone over the town of Bhaluki.” There were no early reports of casualties or property damage, although emergency personnel were on the site.