Russia says 3 killed, 10 injured in Ukrainian missile attack in Belgorod

Attack on settlement near border with Ukraine partially destroys social facility, damages two apartment buildings, says governor

By Burc Eruygur

ISTANBUL (AA) - Russia said on Wednesday that at least three people were killed and 10 others injured in a Ukrainian missile attack on a settlement in the border region of Belgorod.

Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the attack was on the settlement of Maslova Pristan, about 16 kilometers (10 miles) from the border with Ukraine, adding that ambulance crews were transporting the injured to medical facilities in Belgorod city.

According to him, the attack partially destroyed a social facility building, while the roof, windows, balconies, and facades of two apartment buildings were also damaged.

“Residents say the missile warning signal helped them -- they managed to move away from the windows and take shelter in a safe place,” Gladkov said, adding that all residents will be relocated to a temporary accommodation facility.

Earlier, Gladkov briefly declared the entire region was under a missile alert.

Ukrainian authorities did not immediately comment on the strike.

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