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war-in-ukraine10 days ago•7 min saved

Ukraine Targets Russian Drone Hubs and Missile Supply Chain Amid Escalating Energy Strikes

Ukraine’s Armed Forces executed precision strikes on Russian military infrastructure across the Donetsk, Kherson, and Belgorod regions on October 2 and 3. Key targets included a strike drone launch facility near occupied Donetsk, a river crossing over the Mokri Yaly, and command posts in Belgorod. These actions are part of a broader campaign to degrade Russian rear logistics and air surveillance networks. Simultaneously, Ukrainian forces struck the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant in Rostov Oblast, a facility critical for producing navigation components for Russian cruise and ballistic missiles. This strike follows a sustained campaign against Russian oil refineries, which has disrupted global fuel supplies and drawn criticism from US President Donald Trump.

via Kyiv Post|

#belgorod-region #drone-strikes #energy-infrastructure

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Civilian toll climbs as Russia-Ukraine strikes intensify across border regions

A fresh wave of fighting leaves civilians dead or injured on both sides as Ukrainian strikes on Russia killed nine people and injured 23 (including a child), with casualties in Belgorod and Astrakhan; in Ukraine, Russian drone and missile attacks killed people in Sumy, Donetsk and other regions. Kyiv said it fired about 822 drones toward Russia, including Moscow, and targeted logistics hubs such as Wildberries warehouses, while Moscow reported strikes on Ukrainian cities and ports, underscoring a continuing cycle of violence with both sides accusing the other of targeting civilians.

via BBC|

#belgorod-region #civilian-casualties #donetsk-region

world8 months ago•3 min saved

Belgorod Hit Again as Ukrainian Strikes Cut Power and Water

Ukrainian airstrikes damaged energy infrastructure in Russia’s Belgorod region, cutting power and water to thousands for a second time this month as emergency crews work to restore services in subzero temperatures; officials say missiles and drones struck Belgorod and the wider region, with power restored in stages, while Russia reports shooting down dozens of drones.

via The Moscow Times|

#belgorod-region #emergency-response #power-outages

international-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Ukraine Drone Strikes Ignite Fires at Russian Oil Facilities

Ukrainian drones targeted the Novoshakhtinsky petroleum plant in Russia's Rostov region and an oil depot in the Belgorod region, causing fires that were quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported. The attacks are part of ongoing hostilities between Ukraine and Russia, with additional drone threats reported in other regions.

via Kyiv Post|

#belgorod-region #drone-attack #international-news

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Escalating Conflict: Ukraine Targets Russia's Border Regions Again"

The Belgorod region in Russia has been targeted by increasing Ukrainian attacks, with the city of Belgorod suffering a deadly rocket barrage on Dec. 30. The region's proximity to the Ukrainian border makes it vulnerable to artillery strikes and incursions, leading to casualties and disruptions to daily life. Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to punish the attacks and criticized pro-Kyiv Russians involved in the incursions, while Belgorod officials have taken measures to protect residents, including evacuating children and closing schools. Ukrainian officials assert their right to counter Moscow's aggression, linking the attacks to Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine.

via The Associated Press|

#belgorod-region #cross-border-attacks #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russia Accuses Ukraine of Downing Plane Carrying Ukrainian POWs in Military Conflict"

A Russian military jet crashed in the Belgorod region near the Ukrainian border, killing all 74 people on board, including 65 reported Ukrainian prisoners of war. The cause of the crash and the identity of those on the jet have not been independently verified. Russian officials claim the jet was shot down by Ukrainian forces, while Ukrainian officials have not commented pending analysis. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the POWs were being transported for exchange, but this has not been confirmed. Russia and Ukraine have been exchanging POWs since the war began, with the latest exchange occurring in early January.

via USA TODAY|

#belgorod-region #international-relations #investigation

accidents-and-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russian Military Plane Crashes Near Ukraine, Carrying Ukrainian Prisoners of War - Moscow"

A Russian military plane carrying 74 people, including 65 Ukrainian servicemen, has crashed in the Belgorod border region. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and the Kremlin has declined to comment on the incident. Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov confirmed that an investigative team and Emergency Situations Ministry employees are working at the scene. The crash comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with little battlefield progress made by either side in recent months.

via CNN|

#accidents-and-disasters #belgorod-region #crash

international-conflict2 years ago•1 min saved

Russian Paramilitaries from Ukraine Launch Cross-Border Attack

The Freedom of Russia Legion, a Ukrainian-based paramilitary group opposing President Vladimir Putin, claimed responsibility for a cross-border attack into Russia's Belgorod region, stating that they destroyed a platoon stronghold of Russian troops near Trebreno village. The group, designated as terrorists in Russia, left mines behind but did not specify casualties. The claims could not be verified, and Ukraine has denied involvement in previous attacks by the group. The governor of Belgorod region reported ongoing clashes with Ukrainian forces, resulting in damage to houses and power lines.

via Reuters|

#belgorod-region #cross-border-attack #international-conflict

conflictsecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

Cross-Border Clashes: Ukrainian Fighters Infiltrate Russian Stronghold

Ukrainian intelligence sources have confirmed that fighters from the Freedom of Russia Legion have infiltrated the Belgorod region, resulting in a shooting battle near the border. The incident highlights Russia's inability to control security within its borders, with the military being sent to their deaths near Avdiivka instead of securing the border. The clash began in the village of Terebreno, with residents taking cover in shelters. This is not the first incursion into the Belgorod region, as similar incidents occurred in May 2022 when pro-Ukrainian groups crossed the border from Ukraine into Russia.

via Kyiv Post|

#belgorod-region #border-incursion #conflictsecurity