Three civilians killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Belgorod region

Gladkov said the car had been carrying builders and had come under attack on the outskirts of the border village of Pochaevo

By Reuters
February 27, 2024
Rescuers clearing debris of a destroyed school following a Russian strike, in the town of Romny, Sumy region. — AFP/File
Rescuers clearing debris of a destroyed school following a Russian strike, in the town of Romny, Sumy region. — AFP/File

KYIV, Ukraine: Three civilians were killed and three others wounded on Monday when a Ukrainian drone attacked a car in Russia’s Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, local governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.

Gladkov said the car had been carrying builders and had come under attack on the outskirts of the border village of Pochaevo. Belgorod region has for months been the target of Ukrainian cross border strikes, with civilians regularly killed.