August 31st 2024.
In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, strikes by Ukrainian forces have resulted in a tragic loss of life and many injuries. The city of Belgorod, located in Russia, was the target of these attacks, leaving five people dead and 46 others wounded. Disturbing footage captured the moment a Vampire rocket launcher launched a series of explosions in the border region capital, further escalating the war.
As the situation continues to intensify, a Russian official confirmed reports of looting by Putin's soldiers in the evacuated homes of locals in the region. This disturbing news comes on the heels of a Russian strike earlier that day in Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city. The targeted attack on a playground and apartment building claimed the lives of seven people, including a 14-year-old girl and 18-year-old talented artist, Veronika 'Nika' Kozhushko.
Serhiy Zhadan, a well-known Ukrainian writer, poet, musician, and serviceman who knew Nika, expressed his grief over her untimely death. He shared that she had sent him her latest drawing just an hour before the bombing, making it her final piece of art. The attack on Belgorod last night only adds to the growing number of innocent lives lost in this senseless war.
"The Russians continue to destroy our future," Zhadan stated, "and there is no excuse for their actions. There is no forgiveness for this." It is not known if the strikes on Belgorod were a direct retaliation for the attack in Kharkiv, but it is evident that the two cities are caught up in the ongoing conflict. Reports suggest that Ukraine has been attempting to infiltrate Belgorod region, mirroring their tactics in Kursk region.
Russian sources have accused Ukraine of using cluster munitions to target civilians, adding to the already tragic death toll. According to Belgorod regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, five civilians were killed, and 46 others were injured, with seven of them being children. He expressed his deep condolences to the families of the victims and provided an update on the injured, stating that one child was in critical condition and had undergone surgery. Two adults were also being transported to Moscow for further treatment.
The attacks have caused significant damage to the city, shattering roofs and windows of two apartment buildings and damaging the facades of other buildings. Footage shows a vehicle and part of the road engulfed in flames after the strike. The village of Dubovoye, south of the city, also suffered damage, with 13 vehicles being destroyed and two houses, a car, and a garage being set on fire.
Adding to the chaos and devastation, reports have emerged of looting by Russian troops in villages close to the Ukrainian border, which remain under Russian control. Gennady Bondarev, the head of Grayvoron urban district, shared details of the looting in settlements Mokraya Orlovka, Kozinka, Glotovo, and Gorkovsky. He stated that the military was targeting houses, not locals, causing further distress to the already affected communities.
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