"Missile Strikes and Escalating Tensions: Recent Events in Belgorod"

A missile strike hit the Russian city of Belgorod near the Ukraine border, killing six people, including a child, and injuring 18 others. The attack targeted a shopping center and a school stadium, with videos showing widespread damage. Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed that Ukraine launched the rockets, and the assaults have disrupted President Putin's efforts to portray normalcy in the country. The conflict in Ukraine has reached a stalemate, with aerial combat becoming the primary mode of engagement.