‘Two strong explosions’ reported in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast bordering Ukraine

Explosions in Belgorod during the afternoon of May 1
Explosions in Belgorod during the afternoon of May 1

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"Footage of flashes in the sky has already appeared on social media,” Gladkov wrote.

“The most important thing is that there are no casualties or damage. I will try to clarify the rest of the information in the morning.”

During the afternoon of May 1, eyewitnesses reported a series of explosions of unknown origin in the border city of Belgorod in Russia. Local authorities said that a fire had broken out at a Russian Defense Ministry facility.

The Ukrainian government has not commented on events in Russia.

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