This week in Denmark
Danish government formation talks are making slow but steady progress, with discussions including potential reductions in ministerial numbers, though tensions remain over a proposed pesticide ban, while domestically, Denmark has been officially classified as a developing country due to a five-year wait for electricity connections. Internationally, former US President Donald Trump continued to share images of Greenland, and Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard dominated the Giro d'Italia.
About Denmark
Denmark, a highly developed Scandinavian nation, is celebrated for its progressive social welfare model, exceptional quality of life, and pioneering commitment to green initiatives. Its vibrant culture and innovative design scene contribute significantly to its global appeal. The country's news coverage is shaped by a robust tradition of press freedom and a diverse media landscape, ensuring a high level of public trust and journalistic integrity.
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Media landscape
Denmark's media environment is characterized by high trust and pluralism, supported by strong public broadcasters and a dynamic private sector. Despite challenges from global digital platforms, public subsidies and a focus on Danish-language content help maintain a diverse and robust news landscape.
For comprehensive coverage, consult public broadcasters like DR and TV 2, and for diverse perspectives, read major national newspapers such as Politiken or Berlingske.
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Nearly Nine in 10 New Cars Sold in Denmark Are Electric
Electric cars accounted for 85.9% of all new passenger-car registrations in Denmark in August, the highest share ever recorded, according to Mobility Denmark. The country registered 16,165 new passeng…
Business overview: Danish executive ready to pursue more North Sea oil and gas
A Danish business roundup opens with the claim that Denmark has an untapped opportunity to help Europe become self-sufficient in oil and gas. The overview also points to a Danish executive preparing t…
Russia Bombs Civilian Targets Across Ukraine in Escalation Called ‘Pure Terror Bombing’
Russia has sharply intensified attacks on Ukraine’s civilian population, according to the report. At least 437 civilians were killed in July, the United Nations said, a 30% increase from the previous …
They pay more than 100 percent in tax, but advisers doubt Danish courts will find constitutional or human-rights violations
Tax rates of 110 and 115 percent may conflict with Denmark’s constitution and human-rights obligations, but the taxpayers challenging them are unlikely to win in court, according to the advisers repre…
Colombian government orders strike that kills 20 guerrillas
Colombia’s new government says it killed 20 guerrillas and rescued two minors in a bombing operation in the southern department of Guaviare. President Abelardo de la Espriella announced the outcome in…
New Law Causes Traffic Chaos in Copenhagen and Deepens Venstre Rift
More than 4,500 people from Denmark’s agricultural sector gathered in Odense on Monday for a major meeting about the government’s agricultural policy. On Tuesday, that discontent is expected to reach …
Light Rail Service Suspended in Parts of Aarhus After Traffic Accident
Light rail service on parts of Line L2 in Aarhus was suspended early Tuesday after a car collided with a train near Olof Palmes Allé and Brendstrupgårdsvej. The disruption affects the route between Aa…
Aarhus light rail suspended after vehicle crash
A vehicle crash near Olof Palmes Allé has halted Aarhus light rail service on Line 2 this morning, leaving no trains running between Aarhus Central Station and Aarhus University Hospital/Lystrup. The …
Shein makes a weak debut on Hong Kong stock market
Shein’s Hong Kong stock-market debut began with a sharp fall, extending a decline that has reduced the fast-fashion company’s value from almost $100 billion at its 2022 peak. The Chinese online retail…
At Least Four Killed in Overnight Russian Attacks Around Kyiv
At least four people were killed in overnight Russian missile and drone attacks around Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes hit the capital and nearby areas as children across Ukraine p…
Possible Airspace Threat in Latvia Is Over
A possible threat over the airspace of Ludza municipality in eastern Latvia ended shortly after authorities reported it, Latvia’s armed forces said. The military posted on X at about 1 a.m. that a thr…
Jury finds former gang leader guilty in 2Pac murder case
A Las Vegas jury has found former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty in the case over the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Shakur, who performed as 2Pac and became one of the most influential…
Amazon Sued Over Allegedly Inflated Advertising Prices Charged for Years
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and 22 states have accused Amazon of secretly and systematically charging too much for advertising on its online platform. The alleged overcharging affected about 1.2…
Kushner blames football politics for collapse of FIFA investment plan
Joshua Kushner says he underestimated the political battles surrounding international football when he joined a plan that aimed to attract private investment to FIFA events. Kushner’s company, Thrive …
Clara Tauson collapses in early US Open exit
Clara Tauson’s difficult 2026 season worsened at the US Open when a strong start against Sloane Stephens turned into a one-sided first-round defeat. Tauson, the higher-ranked player and a relatively s…
Reports: U.S. Army secretary resigns amid tensions with Defense Secretary Hegseth
Daniel Driscoll, the U.S. secretary of the Army, has resigned after months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to reports cited by Reuters and The Wall Street Journal. The disput…
Barcelona overwhelm Rayo Vallecano with five-goal display
Barcelona produced a five-goal performance at Camp Nou, beating Rayo Vallecano 5-2 after an early setback and a second-half challenge from the visitors. Rayo opened the scoring on a counterattack. Álv…
Trump presses Apple to rename Lake Ontario amid trade dispute
Lake Ontario has become an unexpected point of tension in the U.S.-Canada trade dispute, with President Donald Trump asking Apple to display the name Lake America on its platforms. Interior Secretary …
Saka’s Winner Keeps Defending Champions Arsenal on Track
Bukayo Saka settled a tight match in Birmingham, scoring the goal that gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Aston Villa and maintained the champions’ perfect start to the Premier League season. Arsenal dominat…
Denmark’s oversight body clears municipal inspections of allotment gardens
Municipalities may legally knock on the doors of allotment owners suspected of living in their garden homes throughout the year, Denmark’s Appeals Board has ruled. The decision followed a case involvi…
Bo Svensson open to more FC Copenhagen transfers before deadline
FC Copenhagen manager Bo Svensson says the club’s summer transfer overhaul is not finished. After a 3-1 Superliga win over Sønderjyske at Parken, he opened the door to more deals before Wednesday’s mi…
Musik i Lejet gets local approval, but not for the expansion organizers wanted
Musik i Lejet has moved closer to shaping the future of Vejby Camping, but local politicians have not endorsed the festival expansion its organizers wanted. Gribskov Municipality’s Planning, Environme…
Supreme Court clears way for Trump's costly White House ballroom
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed Donald Trump's administration to continue construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, even as the chief justice warned that the project is "probably …
Where Are Republican Politicians When Democracy Needs Them?
The writer’s central question is blunt: where are Republican politicians while American democracy needs them to draw a line? The piece argues that many elected Republicans appear to support Donald Tru…
Two arrested after stabbing outside Aalborg bar
Two people were injured in a stabbing after a fight outside a bar in central Aalborg, Denmark. The incident took place outside Boulevard Cafe. Police maintained a heavy presence at the scene, and two …
India’s Prime Minister Calls for an End to the War in Ukraine
Narendra Modi used a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Bishkek to say that the war in Ukraine should end as soon as possible. “For every day the war continues, humanity is pushed one step backward,” Modi…
King Harald’s Coffin Can Be Viewed, but Not Photographed
People in Oslo will be able to see King Harald’s coffin in the palace chapel, but they will not be allowed to photograph or film it. The chapel will open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday for public farew…
Trump’s approval reaches historic low among U.S. voters
Donald Trump’s approval rating among U.S. voters has remained at 33%, its lowest level so far, according to an Ipsos poll conducted for Reuters. It is the third consecutive Ipsos survey to record 33% …
Tisvildeleje festival could continue under new local plan
Musik i Lejet may have found a way to continue in Tisvildeleje, although the festival’s proposed new home has already drawn local opposition. Gribskov Municipality’s Planning, Environment and Climate …
Ex-politician bet on Trump speeches and is banned from Kalshi over insider trading
George Santos has been permanently barred from the betting platform Kalshi after allegedly using inside information to bet on Donald Trump’s speeches. Kalshi also fined the convicted former politician…
“Simply the Best?” Not Quite
Iris Gold gives the title role her all, but that effort cannot rescue “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” from its problems, according to the review. Tina Turner’s life offers all the ingredients for a co…
4,500 angry farmers took aim at the minister. But Venstre ended up in the line of fire
About 4,500 people, most of them farmers, gathered at a vast conference centre in Odense to let their anger echo through the building. The crowd was large enough to fill a venue that could have hosted…
Norwegian goal machine fires FC Copenhagen back onto winning track
FC Copenhagen needed a response after their 4-0 humiliation by Viborg, and they found it in a 3-1 home victory over Sønderjyske. Mohamed Elyounoussi supplied the decisive edge with two goals at Parken…
Seven Weeks After My Son Left Home, He Called. Suddenly, I Felt He Had Changed
Seven weeks after her son moved out, a mother received the call she had been waiting for. Yet hearing his voice brought an unsettling realization: he seemed different. People tell her that if she has …
OpenAI's advertising revenue reaches $1 billion annual run rate
OpenAI has reached an annualized $1 billion in advertising revenue less than a year after introducing paid ads, according to MarketWire. The ChatGPT maker said Monday that it now has “tens of thousand…
First They Took His Minks. Now 40% of Esben’s Land Is Being Plowed Over Because He Rejects the Calculations
Before Danish farmers gathered for a major protest in Odense, farmer Esben Brødbæk used his GPS-guided tractor to send a message from his fields near Holstebro. The tractor was already due to harrow t…
Two people die in flooding at the Grand Canyon
Two people died and 14 remained missing after a sudden flood struck Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona during the weekend. Authorities evacuated 62 people from the area by helicopter and continued …
FC Copenhagen loan young Argentine winger from Ajax
FC Copenhagen has brought in Argentine attacking player Maher Carrizo on loan from Ajax for the rest of the season, looking to reinforce its wide options after saying goodbye to several offensive play…
Psychologist calls ‘quiet divorce’ the biggest threat to relationships
Psychologist Jan Kaa says he has met many couples whose relationships followed the same pattern: an intense beginning, followed by the gradual disappearance of the spark. The couples eventually find t…
Bødskov Moves Toward Sending More Ukrainians to Jutland Municipalities
Four Jutland municipalities could receive more Ukrainian refugees after their mayors met Immigration and Integration Minister Morten Bødskov. The meeting followed criticism from five mayors who said t…
Professor dismisses alleged advantage of mortgage loans
Homeowners are at the center of a financial-sector dispute over whether they should choose bank loans or mortgage loans. A finance professor has now joined the argument, challenging what is described …
Cyberattack exercise to help businesses in Greenland and the Faroe Islands strengthen defenses
Businesses in Greenland and the Faroe Islands will be given a controlled opportunity to be hacked for three hours, as Denmark’s annual cybersecurity exercise expands across the entire Danish Realm. Th…
Berlingske: Denmark did not commit genocide in Greenland, and the matter should now be closed
The Greenland spiral case has now been examined both historically and legally, and Berlingske argues that the findings do not support accusations of Danish genocide in Greenland. The case concerns a s…
Denmark Reopens Embassy in Syria After 12 Years
Denmark has reopened its embassy in Damascus after 12 years, making it one of the first European Union countries to restore a diplomatic representation in Syria. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen …
Denmark reopens embassy in Syria after 14 years
Denmark has reopened its embassy in Damascus after 14 years, with Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen travelling to Syria for the occasion. The embassy has been closed to the public since 2012, when…
Fire at Polish drone factory investigated as terrorism
A fire at a drone factory in southeastern Poland caused damage estimated at at least 25 million kroner and is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism by a foreign intelligence service. The f…
After 14 Years, Løkke Reopens Denmark’s Embassy in Syria
Denmark’s embassy in Damascus has formally reopened after more than 14 years. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen reopened the mission on Monday. The Foreign Ministry announced the reopening in a pr…
Vance Says Trump’s AI Video of Attack on Oil Island Sent a Message to Iran
An AI-generated video posted by Donald Trump showed what appeared to be an oil refinery and a ship being blown up on Iran’s Kharg Island. The footage, released on Truth Social, depicted the scene from…
Lionel Messi: A football profile
Lionel Messi, widely regarded as Argentina’s biggest football star since Diego Maradona, has ended his international career after 21 years with the national team. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner lea…
Fake footage of Nepal’s tragedy spreads online. Here is who is behind it
Fake images and videos showing people and animals being swept away have spread on social media amid the disaster in Nepal and Tibet, prompting users to question what they are seeing. The problem exten…
Norway’s King Harald Dies, Son Haakon Becomes King
Norway’s King Harald has died, and his son Haakon has become king. On Monday afternoon, Harald’s coffin was moved from the Red Room at the Royal Palace in Oslo to the palace chapel. King Haakon walked…
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina’s national team
Argentina must look for a new talisman after Lionel Messi decided to end a national-team career that lasted about two decades. Messi announced the decision in an Instagram post. The 39-year-old forwar…
Business Update: Tax Minister Rebukes His Own Officials Over Identity Theft Case
Berlingske’s latest Business Update leads with a mix of corporate trouble, political criticism and allegations surrounding Russian profits. The update includes a possible rescue for a struggling Apple…
France and Sweden to sign defence agreement covering four French frigates
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Stockholm for talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson focused on defence ties and a major naval purchase. The two leaders are expected to sign…
Minister heckled and met with horn blasts during speech to Danish farmers
Christian Rabjerg Madsen struggled to deliver his message to Danish farmers as repeated jeers and horn blasts interrupted his speech in Odense. The Social Democrat minister faced the disruptions parti…
Blue Mussel Fishing Curbed After Stocks Hit Historic Low
Blue mussel fishing in Denmark's Limfjord will face a sharp new limit after the stock fell to what authorities describe as a historic low. For the fishing season running from Sept. 1, 2026, to 2027, v…
British Comedian Sparks Outrage, but Denmark’s “Virtue Terror” May Be Ending
Sacha Baron Cohen’s decision to revive Ali G in a new film has reopened a dispute over the character’s use of race, class and cultural stereotypes. Ali G is presented as a white, privileged man from a…
A 300-kilogram bluefin tuna is brought ashore near Denmark’s Læsø
A 300-kilogram bluefin tuna caught near the Danish island of Læsø did not survive a research tagging project and is now being stored in a cold room at the local fish industry. DTU Aqua researchers tag…
Danish Agriculture Sector Accuses Parliament of Repeatedly Violating Green Tripartite Deal
Denmark's agriculture sector says it has had enough of Parliament's handling of the green tripartite agreement. Landbrug & Fødevarer is holding a crisis meeting on Monday and has launched a sharp crit…
Charges dropped against truck driver after fatal crash involving police trainee
Danish prosecutors have dropped the case against a truck driver who struck two police trainees on the Southern Jutland Motorway. The crash occurred near Aabenraa after the trainees responded to a repo…
29-year-old farmer begins to question his future in agriculture: “Is this really the life I want going forward?”
Håkon Ladegaard has long imagined a future in Danish agriculture. Now, at 29, the farmer is asking whether the life he has chosen is one he still wants. Ladegaard runs an agricultural business that pr…
Supporters plan human chain to defend disputed Palads cinema
Not everyone is ready to give up on preserving Copenhagen’s Palads cinema. The Bevar Palads support association plans to form a human chain around the building. The cinema faces a major overhaul after…
Israel accuses Spain’s Sánchez of lying about Ceuta crisis
Israel’s foreign minister has accused Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of lying over claims that Israel spread misinformation after thousands of migrants crossed into Ceuta. Gideon Saar made the a…
Mother and daughter sentenced to a combined 23 years in prison
A mother and daughter in Denmark have received a combined 23 years in prison for bringing 38 kilograms of cocaine across the German border. The 46-year-old mother received 10 years, while her 24-year-…
Official: Liverpool sign French winger Bradley Barcola from PSG
Liverpool have completed one of the summer’s major transfers by signing French winger Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain. The Premier League club confirmed the move on its website but did not st…
Two charged with killing innocent man in gang feud
Two men have been charged with killing 21-year-old electrician Søren Koch, whom prosecutors describe as an innocent victim of a gang conflict in Viby J near Aarhus. Koch was sitting in a car at the ju…
Father sentenced to six years for fatal violence against infant
A father has received a six-year prison sentence for fatal violence against an infant, according to the headline of a Danish news update. The update also reports that prosecutors at East Jutland Polic…
Pedro Sánchez: Israel and Russia exploited the Ceuta crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Russia and Israel spread and amplified disinformation during the large influx of migrants into Ceuta last month, according to Reuters. Thousands of migrants c…
Copenhagen court rules Morten Storm is entitled to 82% disability pension
Morten Storm has won a court ruling that increases his entitlement to a Danish disability pension, after arguing that time spent abroad should count toward his eligibility. The Copenhagen City Court r…
Social Democrat defends criticized aid fund as ‘small change’ in the bigger picture
A Danish Social Democrat lawmaker has dismissed criticism of development-aid projects highlighted by Berlingske, calling the money spent on public education “small change” in the wider budget. The pro…
Four Venstre lawmakers will defy the party line, while a fifth remains undecided: “Quite a lot of hair in the soup”
Four of Venstre’s 18 members of parliament have said they will break with the party line and vote against the government’s proposal on the nitrogen law, also known as the fertiliser law. A fifth Venst…
Pedro Sánchez: Israel and Russia exploited the Ceuta crisis
Pedro Sánchez says Israel and Russia exploited the Ceuta crisis, according to the headline. The supplied material does not provide further details about his comments or the circumstances of the crisis…
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is due next week under a new chief executive
Apple is preparing to enter the foldable-phone market seven years after Samsung began releasing new Galaxy Z Fold models each year. The company is expected to present its first foldable iPhone on Sept…
Danish Tax Agency Apologizes for Errors in Identity Theft Cases
The Danish Tax Agency has acknowledged that its mistakes left citizens trapped in tax cases involving identity theft and erroneous claims for millions of kroner. Director Thomas Hjortenberg apologized…
ATP to adjust investment strategy following review recommendations
Denmark’s ATP pension fund says it will reconsider its investment strategy after receiving the full report from an independent evaluation group. The board and executive management will now examine and…
Odense Sign Norwegian Fullback from Germany
Odense Boldklub have added Norwegian left-back Mikkel Rakneberg to their defense, bringing the 24-year-old in from VfL Bochum of Germany’s second division. Rakneberg joined Bochum from Norwegian club …
Plumber sentenced to 10 years for monitoring cocaine shipment
A 28-year-old plumbing trainee has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for acting as a lookout during the transport of 38.5 kilograms of cocaine in Copenhagen. Duncan Almquist admitted at Glostrup Co…
A 30,000-kroner parking permit shows Alternativet has misunderstood its own idea
Alternativet’s proposal to make Copenhagen residents pay up to 30,000 kroner a year for a parking permit has triggered unusually harsh criticism from across the political spectrum. The Conservatives c…
Lolland receives nearly a quarter-billion kroner in special state funding
Lolland Municipality will receive 223 million kroner from a Danish state fund for municipalities under financial pressure, the largest allocation among 22 recipients. The special funding pool totals 1…
Søren Gade to Defy Venstre Line in Fertilizer Law Vote
Søren Gade plans to take his place in Denmark’s Folketing chamber to vote against his party’s position on the fertilizer law, despite serving as parliament’s president. Gade told Ritzau that he would …
Two more Danish Venstre lawmakers defy party line on fertilizer bill
Four members of Denmark’s Venstre parliamentary group are set to defy the party line in a vote on the fertilizer bill, widening an internal disagreement before Thursday’s vote in Parliament. Preben Ba…
Spain’s Sánchez says Russia and Israel clearly exploited Ceuta crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said it was “obvious” that Russia and Israel used the Ceuta crisis to attack Spain’s government. He said misinformation and rumors spread through social media netw…
Google Maps changes Lake Ontario’s name to Lake America in the United States
Google Maps users in the United States no longer see Lake Ontario. The service now labels the lake between Canada and the United States as Lake America. The change followed an order from President Don…
Randers sign Mali forward from Austria’s Sturm Graz
Randers FC have added Mali forward Amady Camara to their attack, signing the 21-year-old from Sturm Graz in Austria on a four-year deal. Football director Søren Pedersen said Camara brought pace and t…
The Minds of 99 announce their first stadium tour for 2027
The Minds of 99 will take new music to stadiums in 2027, beginning with two concerts at Hybel Arena in Horsens on June 4 and 5 and continuing at Parken in Copenhagen on June 18 and 19. The concerts ma…
Yahya Hassan family story to reach the stage
Yahya Hassan’s family story is heading to the stage, with “The Hassan Family” scheduled for its world premiere at the Royal Playhouse in Copenhagen on Sept. 18. Hassan became a national figure in Denm…
Top lawyer avoids trial despite damaging report over million-kroner claim
For more than 20 months, Anders Hoffmann Kønigsfeldt has stood at the centre of an investigation commissioned by Denmark’s tax authority. The inquiry followed covert recordings linked to a bankruptcy …
Yahya Hassan’s Family Story Set for Theatre Premiere
Yahya Hassan’s family will take the stage at Denmark’s national theatre, four years after the Aarhus poet’s death. “The Hassan Family” will receive its world premiere at the Royal Danish Playhouse on …
August becomes Denmark’s most expensive month for electricity since 2022
August delivered an unusually expensive electricity bill for Denmark, with the average pure electricity price reaching 1.2 kroner per kilowatt-hour. Energy company OK said the month became the costlie…
Business briefing: Oil rises nearly 3% after US strikes
Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Monday morning after the United States attacked Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday evening, according to the business briefing. The attack prompted a re…
Struggling Djokovic suffers earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years
Novak Djokovic's US Open ended in the first round after Argentina's Mariano Navone took advantage of the Serbian star's visible physical struggles to win 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in New York. Djokovic …
A Week of Rain and Thunderstorms Signals Autumn’s Arrival in Denmark
Denmark is heading into a wet week that Klaus Larsen, an on-duty meteorologist at the Danish Meteorological Institute, says signals autumn’s arrival. People outdoors may need raincoats, boots or an um…
Terrace Dig Unearths Denmark’s Largest Viking-Age Silver Hoard
A shovel meant to prepare a terrace in a private garden in Rebild struck what archaeologists describe as Denmark’s largest Viking-Age silver hoard. The discovery, made in June shortly before the summe…
“Disloyal” and acting like a protest party: Venstre’s internal rift widens
Venstre’s internal tensions have grown in recent days, prompting party leader Troels Lund Poulsen to speak publicly about the dispute for the first time. Poulsen said he was “deeply disagreeing” with …
Development Aid Funds Documentaries and Activism Training, Drawing Sharp Criticism from Professor
A professor emeritus of economics has accused the state of using development aid to promote its own policies, targeting funding for documentaries, norm-critical education and training young people in …
Nearly 1,000 Feared Trapped at Hydropower Projects in Nepal
At least 933 workers are feared trapped in tunnels at around six hydropower projects in Nepal after severe flooding on Wednesday, the country’s disaster response authority said early Monday. The autho…
Tractors With Banners Block the Sallingsund Bridge
A planned car-free Sunday on Nørrebrogade has been canceled because of the weather. The Nørrebro Local Committee said scattered showers over the capital led to the decision. Chair Morgens Pedersen sai…
Two Tractors Block Main Road in Western Jutland
Two tractors blocked a main road at Sallingsund Bridge in western Jutland early in the morning, leaving traffic backed up in the southbound lane. A banner attached to the tractors asked, “Does propert…
Russia calls NATO’s Arctic mission a direct security threat
Russia has described NATO’s expanding Arctic activity as a direct threat, warning that military incidents in the far north could spiral into armed confrontation. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made th…
Russian governor says two killed in attack on commercial building
A missile strike on the Russian city of Belgorod killed two people and injured 16, the acting governor of the Belgorod region said. Aleksandr Shuvayev reported the casualties on Telegram and accused U…