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Graphic Footage: Explosion in Russian Belgorod Leads to Building Entrance Collapse, Known Casualties
The Russian Ministry of Defense accuses Ukraine of a “terrorist attack” in Belgorod, while the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation suggests an internal explosion.
May. 12
Russia
As Russian aircraft attacked Kharkiv on May 4, a surprise explosion in Belgorod that injured five and damaged 30 houses suggests yet another self-inflicted calamity by a Russian bomber.
May. 5
Wagner
It is unclear if the insider source is claiming that the Africa Corps will cease operations in Africa completely or if only certain units will be relocated to the Ukrainian-Russian border area.
Apr. 16
HUR
In an intercepted conversation, a Russian army serviceman talks about heavy unit losses in the Ukraine bordering region and the formation of new brigades near Belgorod.
Apr. 11
Russian Armed Forces
There are a variety of accounts saying that Russian aircraft dropped two aerial bombs on the Russian border region on Thursday, bringing the total to 11 in a little over two months.
Mar. 29
RDK/LSR
Russian anti-Kremlin volunteers appealed to the regional governor, saying he would be responsible for new victims if the evacuation of the population does not take place shortly.
Mar. 21
Belgorod
Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov restricts entry to seven settlements starting March 20. The regional authorities plan to implement a “visiting procedure” for residential buildings.
Mar. 20
Kremlin
Kremlin authorities claim that missile and drone attacks in the region have killed 16 people since last week. In addition, anti-Kremlin militias stormed Russia’s border regions last week.
Mar. 20
HUR
In an intercepted call, Belgorod region residents were heard to discuss evacuation from border regions due to fierce battles and allege additional mobilization measures being put in place.
Mar. 18
Putin
The chief of Ukrainian military intelligence said “the so-called elections” in Russia “are illegitimate” and “any results announced by the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) will be fake.”
Mar. 18
Russia
Fresh bombardments prompted authorities to close schools and shopping centres in the Belgorod region, undermining the Kremlin's efforts to isolate Russians from the war.
Mar. 16
HUR
A newly published intercepted call suggests authorities in some parts of the Belgorod region are polling residents about evacuation plans.
Mar. 16
Putin
The picture of stability Russian President Vladimir Putin cultivates was shattered by bombs and explosions as the war in Ukraine reaches the doorsteps of common Russians.
Mar. 15
Russian Armed Forces
In an intercepted call, a woman in the Belgorod region said that Russian forces were deploying military equipment in residential areas and opening fire from there.
Mar. 15
War in Ukraine
According to Ukrainian intelligence and Russian volunteer-fighters, the Kremlin is blocking civilians’ evacuation from Belgorod despite massive shelling.
Mar. 14
Putin
Fighting between the Russian volunteers fighting for Ukraine and Russian forces has resumed, with shellings reported where the former called for locals to evacuate.
Mar. 14
The circumstances of the crash and details of who was on board remain murky but Western analysts have cautioned against accepting Moscow’s version of events at face value.
Jan. 25