Russian army mistakenly bombs Belgorod in another friendly fire incident

Russia's Belgorod Oblast has been a frequent launch point for attacks on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv.

May 13, 2024 - 11:24
Russian army mistakenly bombs Belgorod in another friendly fire incident

Russian army mistakenly bombs Belgorod in another friendly fire incident

The Russian army accidentally dropped a FAB-500 bomb on its own territory in Belgorod, according to reports from local residents to emergency services. 

Belgorod Oblast has been a frequent staging ground for attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv.

The heavy bomb landed near a residential area in Razumnoye-54 on the city outskirts, embedding itself in the ground without detonating, RFE/RL reported. Authorities plan to evacuate nearby residents as a precaution.