The Russian border region of Belgorod declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as Ukrainian forces continue to advance on Russian territory. Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov described the situation as “extremely difficult and tense” as border areas come under drone and missile fire from Ukraine. The Russian Ministry of Defence said its forces repelled 117 drone attacks and destroyed four tactical missiles. Russian military airfields are also said to have been attacked. Following the invasion of Ukrainian troops over a week ago, the Kursk region declared a state of emergency of national i…