MOSCOW: An condominium block partially collapsed within the Russian border metropolis of Belgorod Sunday. Officers blamed Ukrainian shelling and mentioned there have been deaths. On-line footage confirmed rescuers looking for survivors among the many remnants of the constructing’s stairwell, then fleeing the scene as a part of the roof crashed to the bottom.
In an announcement, Russia’s Investigative Committee, the nation’s high regulation enforcement company, mentioned that the 10-story block had been hit by Ukrainian shelling.It mentioned that there have been lifeless and injured among the many rubble, however supplied no additional particulars.
The Russian Well being Ministry mentioned that no less than 17 folks had been injured within the collapse. Rescue operations had been being carried out.
Repeated air raid alerts went out throughout the Belgorod area on Sunday morning. Belgorod metropolis additionally got here beneath fireplace Saturday night, killing one particular person and injuring 29 extra, mentioned native Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov.
Cities throughout western Russia have come beneath common assault from drones since Might 2023, with Russian officers blaming Kyiv. Ukrainian officers by no means acknowledge duty for assaults on Russian territory or the Crimean Peninsula.
The Belgorod area, on Russia’s western border, has been the goal of a lot of strikes. Though most cross-border shelling is seen in rural areas, assaults have additionally been seen on the area’s capital. In December 2023, shelling within the coronary heart of Belgorod metropolis killed 25 folks, prompting authorities to start out erecting public shelters.
In an announcement, Russia’s Investigative Committee, the nation’s high regulation enforcement company, mentioned that the 10-story block had been hit by Ukrainian shelling.It mentioned that there have been lifeless and injured among the many rubble, however supplied no additional particulars.
The Russian Well being Ministry mentioned that no less than 17 folks had been injured within the collapse. Rescue operations had been being carried out.
Repeated air raid alerts went out throughout the Belgorod area on Sunday morning. Belgorod metropolis additionally got here beneath fireplace Saturday night, killing one particular person and injuring 29 extra, mentioned native Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov.
Cities throughout western Russia have come beneath common assault from drones since Might 2023, with Russian officers blaming Kyiv. Ukrainian officers by no means acknowledge duty for assaults on Russian territory or the Crimean Peninsula.
The Belgorod area, on Russia’s western border, has been the goal of a lot of strikes. Though most cross-border shelling is seen in rural areas, assaults have additionally been seen on the area’s capital. In December 2023, shelling within the coronary heart of Belgorod metropolis killed 25 folks, prompting authorities to start out erecting public shelters.
