Statement by Russian Defence Ministry
30.12.2023
Today the Kiev regime attempted to launch indiscriminate attacks at Belgorod by two Olkha missiles with cluster submunitions and Czech-made Vampire MLRS projectiles.
Air defence systems intercepted Olkha missiles and the majority of Vampire MLRS projectiles.
Several projectiles and cluster submunitions hit Belgorod.
As a result, 12 adults and two children died, 108 people were injured.
In the event of a direct hit by Olkha missiles with cluster submunitions on the city, the consequences would have been immeasurably more severe.
The Kiev regime by indiscriminately striking large areas and committing this offence is trying to divert attention from the defeats on the front lines and to provoke us into taking similar actions.
We once again point out that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation strike only military objects and directly related infrastructure.
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will continue to do so. This crime will not go unpunished.
Department for Media Affairs and Information
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