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Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod: Russia Claims 10 Fatalities

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Russia accuses Ukraine of deadly strikes on Belgorod, escalating tensions in the region. Find out more about the latest wave of attacks and the aftermath.

Amidst rising tensions, Russia reported 10 fatalities in a Ukrainian attack on Belgorod, alleging the death toll resulted from airstrikes and shelling. The incident escalated conflict dynamics, with Moscow claiming the downing of 32 Ukrainian drones in retaliation. The city of Belgorod bore the brunt of the attacks, witnessing over a dozen casualties, including children. Russian officials pointed fingers at Kyiv for the indiscriminate air assault, sparking outrage and calls for UN intervention.

The toll in Ukraine air strikes on Russia's Belgorod surged to 22, as casualties continued to rise in the aftermath of the conflict. The indiscriminate nature of the attacks added to the chaos, with 45 individuals reported injured alongside the fatalities. Russian authorities condemned the assaults as aggressive and accused Ukraine of using cluster munitions, prompting international scrutiny over the escalating violence.

In a retaliatory move, Russia targeted Ukrainian 'military' sites in response to the Belgorod attack, triggering a wave of strikes across Kharkiv, Kyiv, and other cities. The cycle of violence intensified, with missile alerts sounding in Belgorod, heightening fears among the civilian population. The back-and-forth strikes painted a grim picture of the ongoing conflict, with no immediate resolution in sight.

As tensions mount, both Russia and Ukraine exchange accusations and retaliate in a deadly cycle of violence. The use of cluster munitions in Belgorod raised concerns over potential war crimes, fueling demands for accountability and de-escalation. The international community closely monitors the situation, as the devastating impact of the conflict reverberates across borders, underscoring the urgent need for diplomatic solutions and peaceful resolutions.

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Russia says 10 people killed in Ukrainian attack on Belgorod (Aljazeera.com)

Moscow says it shot down 32 Ukrainian drones, a day after Russia launched one of the deadliest attacks in Ukraine war.

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Strike on Belgorod that killed more than a dozen 'will not go ... (FRANCE 24)

More than a dozen people were killed by Ukrainian strikes on the Russian provincial capital of Belgorod, Russia's emergencies ministry said Saturday, ...

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Toll in Ukraine air strikes on Russia's Belgorod rises to 22, officials say (Reuters)

The death toll from what Moscow said was an "indiscriminate" Ukrainian air attack on the city of Belgorod just north of Ukraine's border has risen to 22, ...

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Shelling in Russian border city kills 10 and injures 45 (The Guardian)

Russian officials accuse Kyiv of carrying out attacks, which come after 18-hour aerial barrage across Ukraine kills 39 civilians.

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Shelling kills 21 in Russia's city of Belgorod, including 3 children ... (CBS News)

Russian officials accused Kyiv of carrying out Saturday's attack that killed 21 people in the Russian border city of Belgorod.

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Russia targets Ukraine 'military' sites in retaliation for Belgorod attack (Aljazeera.com)

Kharkiv, Kyiv and other cities attacked in the latest wave of attacks, while missile alert sounded in Russia's Belgorod.

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Ukrainian shelling kills 14 Russian civilians, officials say, a day after ... (CNN)

Russia's Ministry of Defense (MOD) said on Friday that its air defenseforces destroyed thirteen Ukrainian missiles over Russia's Belgorod region.

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10 killed by shelling on Russia's Belgorod following Moscow's aerial ... (CNBC)

Russian officials accused Ukrainian forces of shelling Belgorod, a day after an 18-hour aerial Russian barrage across Ukraine killed at least 39 civilians.

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Russia says strikes on Kharkiv were reaction to Ukraine's attack on ... (The Guardian)

Wave of drone and missile strikes that wounded dozens was retaliation for 'terrorist attack', says Moscow.

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Russia accuses Ukraine of using cluster munitions in Belgorod strikes (JURIST)

Russia called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council following Ukraine's shelling attack on Belgorod. Dmitry Polyansky, the Russian ...

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