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Six reported killed in Ukrainian drone attack in Russia

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Six people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, according to the national crisis center.
  • The attack also injured 25 others, including two children, and caused fires in residential buildings.
  • Russia's Defense Ministry reported shooting down over 150 Ukrainian drones across various regions.

A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Belgorod has resulted in six fatalities, according to the national crisis and emergency center.

The attack, which occurred on Sunday, also left 25 people injured, including two children. Regional governor Aleksandr Sjuvajev initially reported three deaths but later confirmed the toll rose to six after rescue teams searched a burning apartment building.

Fires broke out in two apartment buildings, and numerous residential and commercial structures sustained damage. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that its forces intercepted more than 150 Ukrainian drones over European Russia, Crimea, the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov.

In the Black Sea port city of Novorossijsk, drone debris fell on two facilities, as reported by the local mayor. The local crisis center indicated that three residential buildings were damaged and one person was injured in that incident.

Six people have been killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Belgorod.

— National crisis and emergency centerReporting the confirmed death toll from the attack.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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