"Escalating Tensions: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Intensifies with Attacks on Border Cities"

Three groups of Russian defectors serving with the Ukrainian Armed Forces have launched a cross-border raid into Russia's Belgorod region, turning it into an active combat zone near the Ukrainian border. Explosions, fires, and missile attacks have been reported, with warnings issued for residents to evacuate. The incursion has intensified fighting in the region, leading to injuries and damage to buildings. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have shot down rockets over the area, while disruptions were reported during the first day of voting in Russia's presidential election.