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5 Dead, 15 Trapped After Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod Apartment, May 12

May 12, 2024, 08:58 AM

On May 12, 2024, a section of an apartment block in Belgorod, Russia, partially collapsed after being hit by Ukrainian forces. The attack resulted in the death of at least five people and possibly up to 15 individuals trapped under the rubble. Local authorities, including Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov, confirmed the incident, which involved an unknown missile. Emergency services are currently at the scene, and there is a risk of further collapse. This follows previous incidents where Ukrainian attacks resulted in civilian casualties in the region.