Tragedy struck in Belgorod, Russia, as an apartment building collapsed, resulting in the loss of at least 13 lives, including two children. The catastrophic incident occurred on May 12, with part of a 10-story building crumbling. Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov attributed the collapse to a Ukrainian projectile during an air raid alert in the region.
Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have intercepted multiple missiles and rockets over Belgorod Oblast, with one reportedly causing damage to the residential building. However, Ukrainian authorities have not responded to these allegations, leaving the reports unverified.
Recently, Belgorod Oblast has been a target for alleged rocket and drone attacks, heightening tensions in the region. In a separate incident, Ukraine boasted the downing of a Russian Su-25 fighter aircraft, adding to the escalating conflict in the area.
As the death toll rises and tensions continue to mount, the situation in Belgorod remains volatile and uncertain.