Russia’s Belgorod Reservoir dam damaged in suspected Ukrainian strike, satellite images show
Reports emerge of a damaged reservoir dam and a lethal drone strike on a passenger bus in Russia's Belgorod border region.
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Satellite imagery indicates damage to Russia's Belgorod Reservoir dam, suspected to be the result of a Ukrainian strike. Separately, a drone attack targeted a passenger bus in the same border region, resulting in five deaths.
Coverage from Reuters, DW, The Moscow Times, and CGTN emphasizes the civilian casualties of the bus strike. Reports from CGTN further note that the Investigative Committee of Russia has opened a criminal case on terrorism charges regarding the incident.
Future developments depend on further verification of the dam damage and the outcome of the Russian criminal investigation into the bus attack.
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Quick answers
What happened to the Belgorod Reservoir dam?
Satellite images show the dam has been damaged in a suspected Ukrainian strike.
How many casualties were reported in the bus attack?
The Belgorod Governor and other reports state that five people were killed.
What legal action is Russia taking regarding the bus strike?
The Investigative Committee of Russia has opened a criminal case on terrorism charges.
Coverage (5)
- Russian reports: The Investigative Committee of Russia has opened a criminal case on terrorism charges following an attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on a passenger bus in the Belgorod region. news.cgtn.com · 17h ago
- 5 Killed in Drone Attack on Bus Near Ukrainian Border, Belgorod Governor Says The Moscow Times · 17h ago
- Russia accuses Ukraine of killing five civilians in drone strike on bus in border region Reuters · 17h ago
- Russia says bus strike kills 5 in border region with Ukraine DW.com · 17h ago
- Russia’s Belgorod Reservoir dam damaged in suspected Ukrainian strike, satellite images show Meduza · 17h ago broke it first
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