Two powerful explosions were reported in Russia's Belgorod region, with social media footage showing flashes in the sky.
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Two powerful bursts occurred in Belgorod region
No casualties or damage resulted from the incident
Footage of flashes in the sky appeared on social networks
Two loud explosions were heard in Belgorod Oblast on May 2
No infrastructure was damaged in the explosions
There were no casualties from the explosions
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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:55.498Z
Source story: 7343398