Vokzalny shopping centre in Korocha caught fire after a UAV strike in Belgorod region
A fire broke out in a shopping centre in Korocha, Belgorod Region «Vokzalny» after the UAV strike. Local resources publish videos of fire and thick smoke rising above the building.
According to preliminary reports, fire and emergency services are working at the scene. There is no information about the victims.
Government response
The regional administration traditionally claims «Ukrainian drone attacks», but does not specify details about the type of UAV or the exact location of the hit.
Koroca is located about 60 km from the border with Ukraine and has repeatedly reported incidents of landings and fires at civilian facilities.
Context.
Explosions and fires at industrial and infrastructure facilities, as well as attacks on military depots and logistics hubs, are regularly reported in the Belgorod region. The Russian authorities often conceal the extent of the destruction and the causes of the fires.
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