Russian apartment building collapse in Belgorod: Death toll rises to thirteen after Ukrainian attack

The number of people who died in the collapse in an apartment building in the Russian city of Belgorod rose to thirteen. According to Russia, the 10-storey building collapsed due to the Ukrainian attack yesterday. At least twenty people were injured, according to authorities.

The search continued throughout the day for survivors. While the rescuers were working, the air raid siren went off several times.

Thirteen bodies have been found so far, the Russian rescue service says. The Defense Ministry in Moscow said the building was hit by a Ukrainian missile that was shot down by Russian anti-aircraft guns. The debris would have hit the apartment, causing the building to partially collapse.

A video shared online shows how part of the building collapsed immediately after the explosion:

A spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said that “a targeted attack on civilians proves the criminal character of Ukraine and its allies.” ” According to the governor, the Belgorod region was “heavily shadowed” by the Ukrainian forces during the night from Saturday to Sunday.