In a significant escalation of hostilities, Ukraine has launched a massive rocket barrage on the Russian city of Belgorod, located just 25 miles from the border. The attack comes in the wake of Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro, which resulted in at least 39 civilian deaths and injuries to at least 159 individuals. The governor of the Belgorod region reported that the strike targeted the city center, causing casualties including the death of two children. Footage from Russian Telegram channels showed the extent of the damage, with residential buildings, vehicles, shops, and educational institutions affected. The number of victims in Belgorod has reportedly exceeded 40 people.
BREAKING: ⚡ 🇺🇦 Ukraine targeted Belgorod in Russia and killed two children. Residential buildings, cars, shops, and educational institutions were hit. The number of victims has already exceeded 40 people . They target in the manner of Israel, directly at civilians. https://t.co/gsnGNrz3om
BREAKING: ⚡ 🇺🇦 Ukraine targeted Belgorod in Russia and killed two children. https://t.co/F3LJf06NPL
Ukrainian missiles have just struck the city of Belgorod, Russia. https://t.co/77qCzYqWEd
Ukraine launched a rocket barrage targeting the Russian city of Belgorod. The local governor reported the strike in the city centre, killing two children. Meanwhile, the toll from #Russia's massive strikes on #Ukraine increased to 39 casualties. At least 159 people were injured. https://t.co/7i54igYJoB
BREAKING: BELGOROD ATTACKED - UKRAINE MISSILES HITS CITY 25 MILES FROM BORDER https://t.co/MhtTmaUwDy https://t.co/4jzPShFsYt
A day after Russian missile strikes on Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro etc killed at least 39 Ukrainian civilians and injured at least 159, Ukraine hits the Russian city of Belgorod with a rocket barrage. Footage from Russian Telegram channels. https://t.co/woW6CKucON
Ukraine’s Armed Forces have shelled the Russian city of Belgorod. The region’s governor reported that two children died in the attack. https://t.co/JRa0pMrwLw
BREAKING: Ukraine strikes back. The Russian city of Belgorod is taking a massive beating right now https://t.co/sET49xlygH