In a recent attack on Russian territory, at least four civilians were wounded in the city of Belgorod and its neighboring villages located along the border with Ukraine, according to regional head Vyacheslav Gladkov. This incident follows multiple previous attacks targeting this area, which is situated near the Ukrainian border, north of Kharkov. The strikes have been known to involve long-range artillery weapons supplied by the US and its allies to the Ukrainian forces.
In response to the attack, Belgorod’s air defenses were activated for the second time in a day, successfully shooting down several targets. It is believed that multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) were used during the attack. The incident resulted in injuries to four civilians who were promptly taken to local hospitals for treatment of shrapnel wounds. Additionally, four homes, an outbuilding, and a garage were set on fire due to direct hits from the weapons. Fire crews were dispatched to combat the blaze and minimize damage.
The attack also caused significant property damage in Belgorod, with 23 private residences and five cars reportedly affected. Mayor Valentin Demidov visited the scene of the attack, and local authorities have set up a crisis response center to deal with the aftermath of the incident. A counter-terrorist operation regime was implemented in Belgorod and other border areas in August, following the Ukrainian incursion into Kursk Region.
As tension between Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate, it remains to be seen whether further incidents like this one will occur along the shared border, and how both countries will respond to protect their citizens from harm. The use of US-supplied weapons by the Ukrainian forces adds a new layer of complexity to an already tense situation, as concerns grow about potential spillover effects on other nations in the region.