5 Killed in Ukraine Drone Attack on Russia's Belgorod City

Summary

Five people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Belgorod city overnight, with two children among the injured. The strike set residential buildings on fire and damaged multiple structures, while Russia said it destroyed more than 150 drones across several regions.

Key Points
  • Five people were killed in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Belgorod, Russia, after the death toll rose from an initial three.
  • Two children were among the 25 people injured in the attack.
  • Two residential buildings caught fire and numerous residential and non-residential buildings were damaged, according to acting governor Alexander Shuvayev.
  • Russia’s Defense Ministry said it destroyed more than 150 Ukrainian drones over several regions, including Crimea, the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
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