Ukraine launches airstrike on Russia’s Belgorod region
Ukrainian forces carried out an airstrike on Russia’s Belgorod region today, with initial reports of injuries and multiple fires, according to local officials.
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AIUkrainian armed forces launched an airstrike on Russia’s Belgorod region today, with initial reports indicating injuries and several fires.
According to preliminary information cited by Sputnik, injuries and fires were reported as a result of incoming munitions, said acting Belgorod Governor Alexander Shuvayev.
Initial reports indicated injuries, and several fires broke out due to incoming munitions. Emergency teams responded to the affected sites to manage the aftermath of the attack.
Yesterday, the operations headquarters in Belgorod region reported that five people, including two children, were injured in Ukrainian attacks on the region.
The Russian agency added that Ukrainian forces target Russia’s border areas in the regions of Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Voronezh, and Rostov, as well as Crimea, on a daily basis using drones and missiles.
Meanwhile, Ukraine’s new Defense Minister, Yevhen Khmara, pledged to present a "clear" vision to Kyiv’s partners on how the country plans to confront Russia with greater resources, as part of efforts to expedite the disbursement of a portion of the European Union loan to help cover a $27 billion military budget deficit.