Belgorod Kindergartens Close After Ukrainian Attack

In Belgorod, Russia, a Ukrainian attack has resulted in the destruction of a kindergarten, prompting local authorities to close several kindergartens and move schools in the Kharkovskaya Gora district to online classes for a week. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported that 11 civilians were wounded due to the attack, with some in serious condition, marking a significant escalation in cross-border hostilities. Gladkov emphasized the prioritization of children's safety after the attack coincided with the start of the school year in Russia. Meanwhile, Russian air defense claimed to have intercepted a Ukrainian drone, although reports from both sides regarding civilian targeting remain contentious. The ongoing conflict continues to impact both regions, with shelling and retaliatory strikes reported in the area. This incident adds to the growing toll of violence in the nearly 30-month-long war that has seen significant civilian and infrastructure casualties on both sides.