00:00Five people have tragically lost their lives, and dozens more are injured following a series
00:05of airstrikes on Russia's Belgorod region on Friday evening.
00:09Local authorities confirmed the attack, attributing it to Ukrainian forces.
00:14Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported that Ukrainian forces employed Vamper
00:20multiple launch rocket systems armed with cluster munitions in a strike that targeted
00:24the city of Belgorod and its surrounding areas.
00:28The attack claimed the lives of one woman and four men, and left at least 37 others
00:33injured, including six children.
00:36Ten of the injured are currently in critical condition, receiving urgent medical care.
00:41The assault caused extensive property damage, with shattered windows and damaged facades
00:46in residential buildings and businesses.
00:49Governor Gladkov was seen on video surveying the aftermath as emergency responders worked
00:54tirelessly to extinguish fires on a building's roof.
00:58In the nearby village of Dubovo, located just south of Belgorod, two homes, a car, and a
01:04garage were also set ablaze.
01:06Fortunately, the fires have since been brought under control.
01:10The news of the casualties came just two hours after an air raid alert was issued for Belgorod
01:16and surrounding areas, prompting residents to seek shelter immediately.
01:21As of now, there has been no official statement from Russia's defense ministry or Ukrainian
01:25authorities regarding the airstrikes.
01:29This attack occurs amid escalating border clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces,
01:34with ongoing fighting in the neighboring Kursk region forcing tens of thousands to flee their
01:38homes.
01:40Stay tuned for further updates as the situation continues to develop.
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