Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod Kills Five

A recent Ukrainian attack on the Russian city of Belgorod resulted in five deaths and 46 injuries, including seven children, according to regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov. The strike, described by Russian officials as targeted and inhumane, involved the use of Vampire multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) and hit civilian areas with no military significance. This incident is part of a pattern of escalating violence, as both sides have faced severe attacks on civilians, with Russia launching airstrikes that killed at least seven people in Kharkiv the same day. Ukraine's military has not officially commented on the Belgorod attack, which was characterized by Russian officials as one of the most brutal in recent weeks. Additionally, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg acknowledged Ukraine's risky military advances into Russian territory while emphasizing that Kyiv must decide its operational tactics. This ongoing conflict continues to raise international concerns over civilian safety and humanitarian impacts.