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Belgorod oblast: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data for Belgorod oblast, Russia. Country-wide report: Russia, May 2026.
Belgorod oblast, Russia saw 9 recorded events and 12 estimated deaths in May 2026. That is -59% compared with 22 events the month before. The death toll range is 10 to 14.
100% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 7.
The most active pairing was Government of Russia (Soviet Union) - Government of Ukraine with 9 events.
Where events happened
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | Shebekinskiy raion Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 3 1–5 |
| 3 May 2026 | Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia vs Government of Ukraine State-based, 2 civilian | 2 |
| 14 May 2026 | Grayvoronsky raion Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia vs Government of Ukraine State-based, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 8 May 2026 | Belgorodsky raion Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia vs Government of Ukraine State-based, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 7 May 2026 | Shebekinskiy raion Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia vs Government of Ukraine State-based, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 7 May 2026 | Shebekinskiy raion Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia vs Government of Ukraine State-based, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 4 May 2026 | Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 1 |
| 4 May 2026 | Shebekinskiy raion Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia vs Government of Ukraine State-based | 1 |
| 4 May 2026 | Shebekinskiy raion Belgorod oblast | Government of Russia vs Government of Ukraine State-based, 1 civilian, 3 sources | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Russia | 9 | 12 |
| Government of Ukraine | 9 | 12 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. See methodology.