| February 2024 Belgorod missile strike | |
|---|---|
| Part ofAttacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine | |
| Location | Belgorod,Belgorod Oblast,Russia |
| Date | 15 February 2024 |
| Deaths | 7 (including a 1-year-old girl) |
| Injured | 18 |
| Perpetrator |  Armed Forces of Ukraine |
On 15 February 2024, Ukraine fired several missiles at Russia’sBelgorod Oblast which borders the country. According to Russian officials, fourteen missiles were shot down but one hit and "heavily damaged" a shopping center inBelgorod city. Seven civilians, including a one-year-old girl, were killed, while 18 others were injured. Another missile struck a sports stadium.[1][2]
Belgorod lies about 30 km (19 miles) from the border with Ukraine. On 30 December 2023, Belgorod wasshelled by Ukrainian forces, killing 25 civilians and injuring 108.[3] TheRussian Defense Ministry called the strikes a "terrorist attack" that would "not go unpunished",[4] launching 49 drones at Ukrainian cities the following days in retaliation.[5]
Russian state media claimed that Ukraine fired several missiles atBelgorod Oblast and that 14 were shot down but one hit and "heavily damaged" a shopping center inBelgorod city killing seven civilians, including a one-year-old girl, and injuring 18 others. Another missile struck a sports stadium.[6] Videos posted on social media showed several ambulances parked outside a heavily damaged shopping centre with shattered windows.[7] Russia claimed the missiles were fired from aRM-70 multiple rocket launcher.[8] Ukraine has not commented on the strikes.[citation needed]
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