Federal Emergency Declared in Belgorod After Attacks

Russia's emergency ministry has declared a federal-level emergency in the Belgorod region following terrorist attacks by Ukrainian armed groups. The attacks have resulted in damaged houses and infrastructure, causing casualties and injuries among citizens.

Russia's emergency ministry has declared a federal-level emergency in the Belgorod region, which borders Kursk, according to the ministry head, Alexander Kurenkov, on Thursday.

"The situation in the region remains complex and tense," Kurenkov stated. The terrorist attacks by Ukrainian armed groups have damaged residential houses and infrastructure, leading to deaths and injuries among citizens, he added.