Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:07am on 31 Dec 2023,Sunday International
Russia reports 20 fatalities, including 2 children, and 111 injuries in alleged "indiscriminate" Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod. The Russian provincial capital faced unprecedented shelling, including cluster bombs, escalating tensions. Ukraine suggests responding to Russian bombardment. Belgorod witnesses damaged infrastructure, with missiles hitting a skating rink, shopping center, and residential areas. Both sides trade accusations, with Ukraine claiming defensive measures. Security Council meeting requested at the UN. Hours later, Russia reports missile strikes on Kharkiv, injuring 21. Conflict continues to escalate, leaving civilian casualties on both sides. International concerns rise as the region grapples with the aftermath.
