**Russian Warplane Drops Bomb on Civilian Property in Belgorod Oblast**
A shocking incident has been reported in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, where a Russian warplane allegedly dropped a bomb on a civilian vegetable garden. The news comes from an intercepted phone call released by Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) on August 10.
According to the alleged recording, a woman is heard expressing outrage and horror at the incident. She describes a huge explosion occurring at around five o’clock, and expresses surprise that Russian planes were spotted on radar in populated areas. The woman does not mention any injuries resulting from the blast.
While the authenticity of the audio cannot be independently verified by The Kyiv Independent, this is not the first time incidents of Russian munitions falling on Russian territory have occurred during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In fact, The Washington Post reported last year that Russian aircraft dropped glide bombs on domestic targets nearly 40 times between April 2023 and April 2024.
**Recurring Incidents**
The incident in Belgorod Oblast is a stark reminder of the risks faced by civilians in areas affected by conflict. Other notable incidents include:
* A Russian bomb misfiring and creating a massive crater in downtown Belgorod in April 2023.
* The discovery of a UMPB-250 “smart bomb” in a Belgorod Oblast village on January 26, 2024.
* A blast in Petropavlovka, Voronezh Oblast, that injured four people on January 3, 2024, after what officials described as the “emergency release of munitions.”
**Belgorod Oblast: A Hotbed of Conflict**
As a staging ground for Moscow’s attacks against Ukraine, Belgorod Oblast has been heavily affected by hostilities. The city of Belgorod, located just 25 kilometers (16 miles) from the border with Ukraine, has borne the brunt of these attacks.
The repeated incidents in Belgorod Oblast raise serious questions about the safety and security of civilians in areas affected by conflict. As tensions continue to simmer between Russia and Ukraine, it’s essential that both parties take steps to minimize harm to innocent civilians.
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