Belgorod, Russia – An explosion in Belgorod, Russia, has resulted in five people being hospitalized, including three women and two men, as confirmed by Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. The incident has raised concerns as Russia continues to bombard Ukraine from its border regions, including the Belgorod Oblast.
Reports indicate that the explosion may have been caused by a Russian aviation bomb intended for the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv that veered off course. Governor Gladkov, while not specifying the exact cause of the explosion, mentioned that damages have been identified in 30 private residential households and 10 cars. Firefighting crews are currently working to extinguish two fires in the area.
According to local media sources, an ’emergency discharge of ammunition’ occurred in the Razdobarkina Street area of Belgorod, yet official comments have not been provided. Images from the explosion site, shared by the Telegram channel “Pepel,” show severe damage to several houses, suggesting a more impactful explosion than typically caused by a drone.
The timing of the Belgorod explosion coincided with reports of Russian strikes on Kharkiv, located just a few kilometers away. These strikes led to a significant fire at an industrial enterprise, resulting in injuries to six workers. The escalation of violence in the region is causing growing concern among residents and authorities about the potential consequences of ongoing military actions in the area.