A Russian warplane accidentally fired a weapon at the city of Belgorod near Ukraine on Thursday (April 20), causing an explosion and killing three people, said a report in the state-owned Tass news agency, citing the Defense Ministry. Buildings were damaged.
Belgorod regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the explosion resulted in a 20-metre crater on one of the city’s main streets. He also declared emergency.
At least two people were injured after a Russian warplane mistakenly fired a weapon that caused an explosion and damaged buildings in the Ukrainian city of Belgorod late last night, Russia’s Defense Ministry said.
“When a Sukhoi Su-34 Air Force plane was flying over the city of Belgorod, it accidentally released ammunition,” the Defense Ministry said, reports Tass news agency. It is not yet clear what kind of warheads were fired from the supersonic warplane.
A large explosion was reported by local authorities in Belgorod, just across the border with Ukraine. The regional governor said two women were injured in the blast and some buildings were damaged. Authorities have launched an investigation into the accidental firing.
The Russian Defense Ministry said a Sukhoi Su-34 air force plane “accidentally” dropped ammunition while flying over Belgorod, a city just across the border from Ukraine. Vyacheslav Gladkov said two women were injured in the explosion.
The Defense Ministry did not specify the weapon involved in the incident. According to Tass, Russia said an investigation has been launched and some buildings were damaged in the blast.
(with inputs from agencies)
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