An attack on the Russian city of Belgorod killed at least 24 people and wounded dozens. Moscow claimed Ukrainian forces used cluster munitions to target civilian infrastructure including a sports centre, ice rink, and university.
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At least 24 people were killed in Belgorod
Dozens more were wounded
Moscow claimed the attack included the use of cluster munitions
Moscow claimed targets included a sports centre, an ice rink, and a university
Moscow described the attack as indiscriminate Ukrainian shelling
Ukraine conducted an attack on Belgorod in retaliation for the Russian missile attack on Ukrainian cities
Belgorod is located near the Ukraine border
Ukrainian Defence Forces struck Russian military facilities in Belgorod Oblast, but unprofessional actions by Russian air defence caused debris to fall in the city centre.
A Dec. 30 strike on Belgorod reportedly killed 25 people and injured over 100
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