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Massive Ukrainian drone attack hits shopping center in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, locals say
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- A large swarm of Ukrainian drones launched a massive overnight attack on Belgorod, a Russian border city, targeting primarily the MegaGRINN shopping complex, which was empty at the time.
- The attack caused one civilian death, 14 injuries, and damaged numerous buildings, vehicles, and commercial properties, according to local authorities.
- Emergency services responded to fires and explosions, with residents urged to stay indoors as air defense operations continued.
- Belgorod's proximity to the Ukrainian border makes it a frequent target, with previous strikes focusing on energy and logistics infrastructure.
- The drone assault follows Ukraine's confirmation of the restored full operational capacity of its Starshield system, enhancing coordination of drone strikes on Russian targets.
