Contents tagged with Belgorod

  • Unintended bombings: Russian Aerospace Forces drop five bombs on Belgorod region in one day

    The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) dropped five more bombs on the Belgorod region in a single day, yet the Kremlin seeks to hide this from the public. The causes of these incidents are unclear, but they likely stem from the poor quality of Russian weaponry, reports the news outlet by ASTRA, citing Ruslan Leviev, founder of the Conflict Intelligence Team (CITeam).

    As of June 15, 2024, FABs (guided bombs) were found near the villages of Arkhangelskoye and Tseplyaevo-Druzhki, with two more …

  • Ukrainian HIMARS strike destroys key Russian ammunition depot in Belgorod region

    The Ukrainian Army has attacked a Russian ammunition and military equipment depot of the group of troops North using HIMARS missile systems.

    Russian sources confirm significant losses for the Russian army after the Ukrainian forces targeted an engineering troops' depot in the Belgorod region. The strike occurred around noon on June 9, 2024, and hit Russian military facilities in Centralnoe, Rakitnyansky District, about 30 km from the Sumy region border. The attack was first reported by the …

  • Explosions and fire erupt at Russian ammunition depot in Belgorod region after Ukrainian drone attack

    A Russian ammunition depot in the Belgorod region has been attacked by drones.

    Local residents are sharing photos and videos of the aftermath of the explosion in the Belgorod region. They report that the ammunition depot in Rakityansky district was targeted. Russian blogs and media report that a shelling occurred at the site, confirming the incident.

    The locals describe hearing explosions followed by a fire. 

    The explosions were heard around 13:40 local time, amidst sirens warning of a …

  • For the first time, Ukraine strikes Belgorod region of Russia with HIMARS missiles

    The Ukrainian Armed Forces have used HIMARS multiple rocket launchers to strike 'civilian infrastructure' in Belgorod for the first time, claims 'war correspondent' Yevgeny Poddubny on his Telegram channel. He notes that more than ten rockets were intercepted, and there were no casualties or significant damage.

    Russia's Ministry of Defense announced today that its air defense systems shot down 62 Ukrainian drones, 14 HIMARS rockets, and three guided Hammer bombs. The ministry did not specify …

  • Explosions in Belgorod cause fires and significant damage

    Explosions were heard in the Russian city of Belgorod on the evening of Saturday, May 25, amidst daytime attacks on Kharkiv.

    Russian social media reports claim multiple buildings in the city have been damaged following an attack.

    Numerous videos of fires post-explosions have been recorded by local residents. These reports come from pro-government Telegram channels.

    Russian social media claims the damage in the city include a residential building on Yesenin Street and school building No. 43. …

  • Russian Defense Ministry acknowledges air defence caused apartment building collapse in Belgorod

    An entrance of a multi-storey residential building in Belgorod collapsed on Sunday morning, May 12, shortly after a missile threat alarm was announced in the city. Vyacheslav Gladkov, Governor of the Belgorod region, reported that the entrance collapsed as a "result of a direct hit by a projectile."

    The Russian Ministry of Defence released a statement alleging that the Ukrainian side shelled Belgorod using a Tochka-U tactical missile system, multiple rocket launcher systems Vilha and RM-70 ' …

  • Drone strikes in Russia's Belgorod region leave seven dead, over 40 injured

    Seven people were killed and at least 40 others injured following drone strikes in the Borisov district of the Belgorod region, according to a TASS report on Monday, May 6, referencing the Russian Ministry of Health. Earlier, regional authorities reported six deaths and 35 injuries. Russian officials have accused the Ukrainian Armed Forces of carrying out the attack.

    Vyacheslav Gladkov, the Governor of the Belgorod region, stated that the attack targeted two GAZelle minibuses purportedly …

  • Explosions rock Belgorod as Russian air defense intercepts missiles over the city

    Early on Saturday morning, April 6th, the Russian city of Belgorod was jolted by powerful explosions. The Russian air defense was reportedly intercepting projectiles overhead, causing significant damage.

    Sirens began wailing before 6:00 AM, followed shortly by blasts. The loudest were in the southern part of the city, where Russian air defense installations are likely located. They were shooting down missiles above the residential area, leading to debris raining down onto civilian …

  • Russian armed opposition: attacks in Belgorod and Kursk disrupted Russia’s offensive in Ukraine

    Russian volunteer fighters allied with the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) refer to attacks in Belgorod and Kursk regions as a "limited military operation" that thwarted a significant Russian offensive on Ukrainian territories.

    "Putin's army aimed to carry out considerable strikes by Putin's inauguration day. Thus, our operation disrupted their plans. They were forced to redeploy substantial forces from the Kupyansk direction to maintain control of their Kursk and Belgorod regions," stated …

  • Russian armed opposition urges Belgorod governor to evacuate residents amidst escalating strikes

    The Russian armed opposition fighters from the Freedom of Russia Legion, Russian Volunteer Corps, and Siberian Battalion have appealed to the governor of Russia's Belgorod region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, urging him to begin evacuation of the residents due to intensifying military strikes.

    "The liberation movement calls on the leadership of the Belgorod region, and Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov in particular, to stop using the civilian population as a shield and to immediately evacuate the people …