In the latest development in the ongoing conflict, three people have been killed and at least nine others injured as a result of a Ukrainian missile strike on the village of Maslova Pristan in Russia's Belgorod region, as reported by Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. This strike represents the third consecutive day of attacks on the region, creating significant distress among residents and necessitating rescue operations for those believed trapped under the rubble.
Governor Gladkov indicated that the attacks have caused extensive damage, leaving thousands without power and resulting in at least two other fatalities over the last few days. The Ukrainian government has not commented on the strikes; however, there has been a notable uptick in attacks on Russian soil since the onset of the war in 2022.
The recent strikes on Belgorod are part of a broader strategy by Ukraine to target key Russian infrastructure, including oil refineries, which have seen increased assaults in recent months. Such strikes have contributed to rising fuel prices and shortages in various regions of Russia.
In a contrasting move, Russian military activities continue against Ukrainian targets, with the Ukrainian air force successfully intercepting a number of drones and missiles during the ongoing conflict. Both sides are intensifying their military operations as winter approaches, leading to an increasing number of civilian casualties and infrastructural damage in both Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the need for repairs to energy facilities while also condemning Russia's targeting of critical infrastructure in Ukraine. The ongoing conflict continues to create a humanitarian crisis as both nations endure the toll of warfare.
Governor Gladkov indicated that the attacks have caused extensive damage, leaving thousands without power and resulting in at least two other fatalities over the last few days. The Ukrainian government has not commented on the strikes; however, there has been a notable uptick in attacks on Russian soil since the onset of the war in 2022.
The recent strikes on Belgorod are part of a broader strategy by Ukraine to target key Russian infrastructure, including oil refineries, which have seen increased assaults in recent months. Such strikes have contributed to rising fuel prices and shortages in various regions of Russia.
In a contrasting move, Russian military activities continue against Ukrainian targets, with the Ukrainian air force successfully intercepting a number of drones and missiles during the ongoing conflict. Both sides are intensifying their military operations as winter approaches, leading to an increasing number of civilian casualties and infrastructural damage in both Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the need for repairs to energy facilities while also condemning Russia's targeting of critical infrastructure in Ukraine. The ongoing conflict continues to create a humanitarian crisis as both nations endure the toll of warfare.
