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Ukrainian Missile Strike on Belgorod Kills Two, Injures Three

2/13/2026

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A Ukrainian missile strike on February 13 in Belgorod, Russia, killed two people and injured three, according to regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.
The strike targeted an infrastructure site in Belgorod, located roughly 40 km from Ukraine, and severely damaged energy facilities, disrupting electricity, heating, and water.
Three apartment buildings were affected.
Residents described loud explosions.
Air defenses were activated during the incident.

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A Ukrainian missile strike on February 13 in Belgorod, Russia, killed two people and injured three, according to regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.
The strike targeted an infrastructure site in Belgorod, located roughly 40 km from Ukraine, and severely damaged energy facilities, disrupting electricity, heating, and water.
Three apartment buildings were affected.
Residents described loud explosions.
Air defenses were activated during the incident.