At least 21 people, including three children, were killed and 110 others wounded in a Ukrainian attack on the Russian city of Belgorod on Saturday, Russian authorities said, a day after Moscow launched a huge and deadly aerial assault of its own against its neighbor.

The deaths were the result of a “massive” attack on downtown Belgorod, according to Russian state news agency TASS, quoting the emergencies ministry.

“This crime will not go unpunished,” the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

“The Kiev regime … is trying to divert attention from the defeats on the front lines and to provoke us into taking similar actions.”

Saturday’s shelling comes after Russia launched overnight Thursday into Friday its biggest air attack on Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion, resulting in at least 40 deaths and more than 150 injuries.

Ukrainian attacks on Russian regions near the border have continued almost daily for over a year, sometimes resulting in civilian casualties, but this would be one of the single deadliest incidents yet reported. CNN cannot independently confirm the death toll.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed about the attack in Belgorod, the Kremlin said, ordering a health ministry team and emergencies ministry rescuers to be sent to the city to help those affected.


https://edition.cnn.com/2023/12/30/europe/belgorod-shelling-russia-ukraine-intl/index.html

Time for 1 or 2 nuclear warhead

The hunter became the hunted for the first time... War is never a way to go!

Ukraine is lucky to be located in Europe, They have gone this far with the help of Europe and America

Gift96:
Time for 1 or 2 nuclear warhead

Clowns mentioning nuclear weapons everytime, you think it is a toy?

jmoore:
Clowns mentioning nuclear weapons everytime, you think it is a toy?

Nobody create what they won't use.

dawnomike:
The hunter became the hunted for the first time... War is never a way to go!

Purposeful shelling of civilians is never a sign of bravery nor victory.
Btw Ukraine has been shelling the Donbas since 2014 but guess what? Ukraine has lost more in a year of war with the Russians than the people of Donbas that has been continually shelled on a daily basis since 2014.

It's never about who or how you start, it's always about who and how you end.
I hope the international community won't start shouting when Russia do the same.

Great! Destroy killer putin in 2024. That's the goal

Obrigardo:
Great! Destroy killer putin in 2024. That's the goal

doggy boy 😂 😂 how is your Gaybriel partner?