
A Ukrainian drone strike on a minibus in Gruzskoye village, Belgorod Region, killed two civilians and injured seven others, according to Russian regional authorities who reported shrapnel wounds and barotrauma among victims.
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The attack occurred amid ongoing military conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with frequent cross-border drone strikes reported in border regions.
BELGOROD, August 28. /TASS/. Two civilians dies and seven more were injured after a Ukrainian drone attacked a minibus in Russia’s borderline Belgorod Region, the regional crisis center said.
"A Ukrainian drone attacked a company minibus in the village of Gruzskoye. Two people died, six received wounds," it said.
According to the center, two men died of wounds. "Two women and three men received numerous shrapnel wounds. One more woman was preliminarily diagnosed with barotrauma," it said, adding the they were taken to a local hospital. "One woman is in a serious condition."
The vehicle caught fire after repeated attacks by FPV drones.
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Russian authorities will likely increase air defense measures in Belgorod Region following this attack
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