Belgorod drone strike wounds at least 12, authorities say
Al Jazeera reported videos of Ukrainian drones hitting the Russian city near Ukraine, with authorities saying two children were wounded.
By Sofia Marchetti · World Affairs Correspondent
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A Belgorod drone strike wounded at least 12 people, including two children, authorities said, according to Al Jazeera. The report said videos captured Ukrainian drones hitting Belgorod, a Russian city close to the border with Ukraine.
Al Jazeera published the footage on July 27, showing the moment of impact in the city. The report did not identify the authorities who gave the casualty figure, and it did not provide further details on the condition of those wounded.
What happened in the Belgorod drone strike?
According to Al Jazeera, Ukrainian drones struck Belgorod and video showed the attacks as they happened. Authorities cited in the report said at least 12 people were hurt, among them two children.
The available report gave no additional information on the number of drones involved, the specific targets hit or the scale of damage in the city. It also did not say whether any deaths were reported.
What is Belgorod?
Belgorod is a Russian city located near the Ukrainian border, according to Al Jazeera. Its location gives the reported strike added significance because it places the incident inside Russia but close to the war zone across the border.
The report described the drones as Ukrainian, but did not include a separate statement from Ukrainian officials. It also did not include a response from Russian national officials beyond the casualty account attributed to authorities.
What has been confirmed?
- Al Jazeera reported that videos showed Ukrainian drones hitting Belgorod.
- Authorities cited by Al Jazeera said at least 12 people were wounded.
- The wounded included two children, according to those authorities.
- Belgorod is a Russian city near the Ukrainian border.
The footage and casualty figure offer a limited account of the incident. Further details such as the timing of each strike, the exact locations hit and the extent of damage were not included in Al Jazeera’s report.
Al Jazeera’s video report is available here.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.