Title: Russia: Air Defense Shot Down 9 Ukrainian Missiles Over Belgorod

The Russian Defense Ministry stated today, Saturday, that it "shot down nine missiles launched by Kyiv forces from 'Uragan' rocket launchers, targeting the Belgorod region in southwestern Russia." The Governor of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, confirmed that "all missiles were intercepted, without resulting in injuries or damages." Belgorod, which borders the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, has repeatedly faced attacks since the beginning of the special military operation launched by Moscow in February 2022.