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Fatal Drone Strike Hits Belgorod Amid Mass Aerial Assault

A nocturnal drone strike on Belgorod left five dead and a trail of wreckage across the Russian border city, marking a lethal escalation in regional hostilities. Regional authorities confirmed the casualties as fires broke out in residential sectors, while local hospitals scrambled to treat over two dozen injured civilians.

Fatal Drone Strike Hits Belgorod Amid Mass Aerial Assault

Acting governor Alexander Shuvayev initially placed the toll at three fatalities and 25 injuries, including two children, before the figure climbed as recovery efforts continued. The barrage caused significant structural damage to buildings throughout the city, forcing emergency services to battle multiple blazes under cover of darkness.

Simultaneously, the Russian Defence Ministry claimed to have intercepted more than 150 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions. This widespread aerial engagement underscores the intensifying scale of cross-border strikes as both sides continue to exchange fire in a conflict that shows no signs of localized cooling.

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