3 dead after ‘strong explosions’ in Russia’s Belgorod, near Ukraine

• “Strong explosions” rocked the city of Belgorod early Sunday, governor says.
• Vyacheslav Gladkov stops short of accusing Ukrainian forces of being behind the strikes.
• Russia has accused Kiev of carrying out strikes on Russian territory, particularly in the region.

At least three people were killed and four were injured in a series of “strong explosions” that rocked the city of Belgorod early Sunday, according to the governor of the region, which borders Ukraine.

“We are currently trying to establish the circumstances of the incident. The anti-aircraft defenses were in operation “Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod, stated on Telegram.

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Eleven residential buildings and 39 houses were damaged in the explosions which occurred in the early hours, he said but stopped short of accusing Ukrainian forces of being behind the strikes.

Gladkov said he visited the site very soon after the explosions, which hit five streets to the north of the city center.

Two of the injured — a man and a child — were hospitalized, while the other two were treated at the scene, he said.

Since Moscow launched its military operation in Ukraine on February 24, Russia has accused Kiev of carrying out strikes on Russian territory, particularly in the Belgorod region.

Gladkov accused Ukraine of attacking a fuel depot in the city with two helicopters in early April.

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