Five Killed in Ukrainian Missile Attack on Belgorod

Russian officials reported that "five people, including a child, were killed due to a Ukrainian missile attack on the Russian city of Belgorod today, Thursday." The governor of Belgorod indicated that "18 other people were injured, including five children." It is noted that "Belgorod is a Russian city located near the border with Ukraine, and it is one of the largest cities in the region. The city has faced repeated attacks during the war." The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that "its air defense systems shot down 14 Ukrainian missiles over the Belgorod region. Reuters was unable to independently verify the reports."