Ukrainska Pravda 2024-03-16 07:33:50

The Russian city of Belgorod came under fire on the morning of 16 March, and after the air defence system responded to an attack, fires and road accidents broke out, damaging buildings and cars. The authorities also reported that two Russians were killed. Source: Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Russia's Belgorod Oblast; Russian Defence Ministry; Meduza, a Latvia-based Russian news outlet; Baza, a Russian Telegram channel

Details: Gladkov reportedly said on the morning of 16 March that an air-raid warning was issued in Belgorod. It lasted about 20 minutes.

The Russian Ministry of Defence said that air defence systems had shot down eight RM-70 Vampire missiles and two drones over the city. Later, the authorities claimed that two people were killed and three more were injured.

Photos and videos of the aftermath of the attack were posted on social media.

Residential buildings and at least 15 cars were damaged.

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