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Rocket attack kills six in Russia’s Belgorod region
A rocket attack in Russia’s Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, killed six people and injured four, local officials said. A separate drone attack in the Astrakhan region also killed a woman, while temporary flight restrictions were imposed at several airports after the attacks.
A rocket attack in the village of Koloskovo in Russia’s Belgorod region, about 24 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, killed six people and injured four. Local officials announced the number of dead and injured.
Alexander Shuvalev, acting governor of the Belgorod region, said a 14-year-old child was among the injured. Shuvalev also said that a building and a vehicle were damaged in the attack.
The regional administration assessed that the rocket attack had been carried out by Ukraine.
Drone attack reported at industrial facility in Astrakhan
A separate drone attack also took place in Russia’s southern Astrakhan region. Local officials said a woman was killed in the attack.
According to local officials, drones targeted an industrial facility. No details about the attack were provided.
Attacks followed reciprocal operations
The incidents in Belgorod and Astrakhan occurred a day after Russia and Ukraine carried out reciprocal attacks deep inside each other’s territory. A total of 19 people were killed on both sides in those attacks.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said 205 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted over Russia and Crimea between Sunday night and Monday morning.
Temporary flight restrictions were imposed at several airports in southern Russia after the attacks carried out overnight.
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