A Russian Su-34 aircraft had an abnormal discharge of aviation ammunition over the city of Belgorod.
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A Russian Su-34 aircraft had an abnormal discharge of aviation ammunition over Belgorod on April 20, 2023
An explosion has occurred in the Russian city of Belgorod, with a 20-metre wide crater appearing on one of the city's streets. Four apartments and several cars were damaged, and two people sustained injuries.
A Russian Sukhoi Su-34 accidentally fired ammunition in Belgorod on April 20, injuring two women and damaging infrastructure.
During the flight of the Su-34 aircraft of the aerospace forces over the city of Belgorod, an abnormal descent of aviation ammunition has occurred
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