"Deadly Shelling in Belgorod Escalates Tensions After Ukrainian and Russian Assaults"

Russia has accused Ukraine of a "terrorist attack" on the city of Belgorod, using cluster munitions that resulted in at least 21 deaths and numerous injuries. Moscow vowed retaliation for the attack, which followed Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities that killed at least 39 people. The incident was discussed in an emergency UN Security Council meeting, and both Russian and Ukrainian presidents are expected to address their nations as the conflict nears its second anniversary. The situation remains tense, with ongoing casualties reported on both sides and international calls for the violence to cease.