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Enemy drone attack leaves 12, including two minors, injured in Russia’s Belgorod

TASS English · 2026-07-26

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• What happened: A drone attack in Belgorod, Russia, resulted in injuries to 12 people, including two minors, as reported by the regional operational headquarters. • Why it matters: This incident highlights the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with civilian casualties raising concerns about the impact of military operations on non-combatants. • What to watch next: Monitor developments regarding military actions in the region and any potential responses from Russian authorities or further escalations in the conflict.

Military operation in UkraineEnemy drone attack leaves 12, including two minors, injured in Russia’s Belgorod The regional operational headquarters reported a massive drone attack on Belgorod © Sergey Malgavko/TASS, archiveBELGOROD, July 27. /TASS/. Twelve people, including two children, were injured as Ukrainian drones attacked Belgorod on Sunday night, Belgorod Region’s operational headquarters wrote on Max channel. "Belgorod came under yet another massive enemy drone attack. By this hour, 12 civilians, including two children, have been reported injured," the post reads. 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Source: TASS English
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