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Russia evacuated several villages and deployed extra security forces to Belgorod Oblast following the attacks by resistance groups.

May 23, 2023 Kozinka, Belgorod Oblast

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Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post Censor.NET

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: likely

Russia has evacuated several villages and has deployed extra security forces to the area

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

Drones were shot down by air defenses over Belgorod city and elsewhere in the oblast.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

There are no casualties from these drone attacks.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Russian authorities introduced an anti-terror regime in Belgorod, a first since the start of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Volunteer forces began construction of fortifications at the Graivoron checkpoint.

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