Six killed in Ukrainian missile strikes on Russia’s Belgorod region

Six people have been killed and four injured in Ukrainian missile strikes on Russia’s Belgorod region overnight, according to Acting Governor Alexander Shuvaev. The incident marks the latest in a series of cross-border attacks that have intensified in recent weeks, with both Kyiv and Moscow targeting infrastructure and civilian areas in retaliation for previous strikes.

Shuvaev reported that the strikes damaged a building and a car in the village of Koloskovo, located in the Valuysky district close to the Ukrainian border. Among the four injured was a 14-year-old child who was sent to hospital, while two others received medical assistance at the scene. The acting governor confirmed the details via Telegram early on Monday, attributing the casualties directly to the overnight missile activity.

The Belgorod strikes occurred the night after what Russian officials described as the "largest-scale" attack launched by Ukraine this year. That previous aerial assault involved significant drone activity and resulted in at least seven deaths in Russia. In reciprocal action on the same night, Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian territory killed at least seven people and injured more than 39, underscoring the escalating nature of the conflict.

Moscow has recently intensified its missile attacks across Ukraine, while Kyiv has stepped up drone and missile strikes deep inside Russian territory. Both warring sides continue to accuse each other of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and populations, a claim that remains contested and unverified by independent observers.

The casualties in Koloskovo highlight the growing volatility along the border regions, where civilian settlements have increasingly become targets of long-range weaponry. As diplomatic efforts remain stalled, the frequency and severity of these cross-border incidents suggest a continued deterioration in security conditions for residents in the Belgorod area and beyond.