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Moscow region hit by massive drone attack

This photo taken on March 11, 2025 shows debris near a damaged residential building in Moscow Region, Russia. Russia's air defense systems shot down 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday on its Telegram channel. Those drones included 91 shot down over the Moscow region, 126 over Kursk, 38 over Bryansk, and 25 over Belgorod, the ministry said. According to the TASS news agency, it was the largest drone attack Ukraine has launched against Russia in 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Bai Xueqi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moscow region hit by massive drone attack

This photo taken on March 11, 2025 shows a damaged residential building in Moscow Region, Russia. Russia's air defense systems shot down 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday on its Telegram channel. Those drones included 91 shot down over the Moscow region, 126 over Kursk, 38 over Bryansk, and 25 over Belgorod, the ministry said. According to the TASS news agency, it was the largest drone attack Ukraine has launched against Russia in 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Bai Xueqi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moscow region hit by massive drone attack

This photo taken on March 11, 2025 shows a damaged residential building in Moscow Region, Russia. Russia's air defense systems shot down 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday on its Telegram channel. Those drones included 91 shot down over the Moscow region, 126 over Kursk, 38 over Bryansk, and 25 over Belgorod, the ministry said. According to the TASS news agency, it was the largest drone attack Ukraine has launched against Russia in 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Bai Xueqi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moscow region hit by massive drone attack

This photo taken on March 11, 2025 shows a damaged residential building in Sapronovo, Moscow Region, Russia. Russia's air defense systems shot down 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday on its Telegram channel. Those drones included 91 shot down over the Moscow region, 126 over Kursk, 38 over Bryansk, and 25 over Belgorod, the ministry said. According to the TASS news agency, it was the largest drone attack Ukraine has launched against Russia in 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Bai XueqiABACAPRESS.COM

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Moscow region hit by massive drone attack

This photo taken on March 11, 2025 shows a damaged residential building in Sapronovo, Moscow Region, Russia. Russia's air defense systems shot down 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday on its Telegram channel. Those drones included 91 shot down over the Moscow region, 126 over Kursk, 38 over Bryansk, and 25 over Belgorod, the ministry said. According to the TASS news agency, it was the largest drone attack Ukraine has launched against Russia in 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Bai XueqiABACAPRESS.COM

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Moscow region hit by massive drone attack

This photo taken on March 11, 2025 shows a damaged residential building in Sapronovo, Moscow Region, Russia. Russia's air defense systems shot down 337 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday on its Telegram channel. Those drones included 91 shot down over the Moscow region, 126 over Kursk, 38 over Bryansk, and 25 over Belgorod, the ministry said. According to the TASS news agency, it was the largest drone attack Ukraine has launched against Russia in 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Bai XueqiABACAPRESS.COM

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Nearly 200,000 Russians Being Evacuated After Massive Ukrainian Attack - Belgorod

People queue up to get food at a temporary accommodation facility in Stary Oskol of the Belgorod region, Russia, August 14, 2024. Nearly 200,000 people are being evacuated following one of the largest Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory, Russian officials said Wednesday. The overnight strikes marked the biggest combined attack on Russia's air force infrastructure since the start of the full-scale war, with three Russian military airfields targeted. A state of emergency has been declared in the Belgorod region due to "daily Ukrainian attacks," Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said Wednesday morning. Nearly 194,000 people are going to be evacuated from the Kursk and Belgorod regions due to the Ukrainian military offensive, according to Russian outlets. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nearly 200,000 Russians Being Evacuated After Massive Ukrainian Attack - Belgorod

People arrive at a temporary accommodation facility in Stary Oskol of the Belgorod region, Russia, August 14, 2024. Nearly 200,000 people are being evacuated following one of the largest Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory, Russian officials said Wednesday. The overnight strikes marked the biggest combined attack on Russia's air force infrastructure since the start of the full-scale war, with three Russian military airfields targeted. A state of emergency has been declared in the Belgorod region due to "daily Ukrainian attacks," Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said Wednesday morning. Nearly 194,000 people are going to be evacuated from the Kursk and Belgorod regions due to the Ukrainian military offensive, according to Russian outlets. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nearly 200,000 Russians Being Evacuated After Massive Ukrainian Attack - Belgorod

Children have fun on a swing at a temporary accommodation facility in Stary Oskol of the Belgorod region, Russia, August 14, 2024. Nearly 200,000 people are being evacuated following one of the largest Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory, Russian officials said Wednesday. The overnight strikes marked the biggest combined attack on Russia's air force infrastructure since the start of the full-scale war, with three Russian military airfields targeted. A state of emergency has been declared in the Belgorod region due to "daily Ukrainian attacks," Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said Wednesday morning. Nearly 194,000 people are going to be evacuated from the Kursk and Belgorod regions due to the Ukrainian military offensive, according to Russian outlets. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nearly 200,000 Russians Being Evacuated After Massive Ukrainian Attack - Belgorod

People eat at a temporary accommodation facility in Stary Oskol of the Belgorod region, Russia, August 14, 2024. Nearly 200,000 people are being evacuated following one of the largest Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory, Russian officials said Wednesday. The overnight strikes marked the biggest combined attack on Russia's air force infrastructure since the start of the full-scale war, with three Russian military airfields targeted. A state of emergency has been declared in the Belgorod region due to "daily Ukrainian attacks," Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said Wednesday morning. Nearly 194,000 people are going to be evacuated from the Kursk and Belgorod regions due to the Ukrainian military offensive, according to Russian outlets. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nearly 200,000 Russians Being Evacuated After Massive Ukrainian Attack - Belgorod

People walk on stairs at a temporary accommodation facility in Stary Oskol of the Belgorod region, Russia, August 14, 2024. Nearly 200,000 people are being evacuated following one of the largest Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory, Russian officials said Wednesday. The overnight strikes marked the biggest combined attack on Russia's air force infrastructure since the start of the full-scale war, with three Russian military airfields targeted. A state of emergency has been declared in the Belgorod region due to "daily Ukrainian attacks," Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said Wednesday morning. Nearly 194,000 people are going to be evacuated from the Kursk and Belgorod regions due to the Ukrainian military offensive, according to Russian outlets. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nearly 200,000 Russians Being Evacuated After Massive Ukrainian Attack - Belgorod

People have a rest at a temporary accommodation facility in Stary Oskol of the Belgorod region, Russia, August 14, 2024. Nearly 200,000 people are being evacuated following one of the largest Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory, Russian officials said Wednesday. The overnight strikes marked the biggest combined attack on Russia's air force infrastructure since the start of the full-scale war, with three Russian military airfields targeted. A state of emergency has been declared in the Belgorod region due to "daily Ukrainian attacks," Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said Wednesday morning. Nearly 194,000 people are going to be evacuated from the Kursk and Belgorod regions due to the Ukrainian military offensive, according to Russian outlets. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nearly 200,000 Russians Being Evacuated After Massive Ukrainian Attack - Belgorod

Children draw pictures at a temporary accommodation facility in Stary Oskol of the Belgorod region, Russia, August 14, 2024. Nearly 200,000 people are being evacuated following one of the largest Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory, Russian officials said Wednesday. The overnight strikes marked the biggest combined attack on Russia's air force infrastructure since the start of the full-scale war, with three Russian military airfields targeted. A state of emergency has been declared in the Belgorod region due to "daily Ukrainian attacks," Belgorod Gov. Vyacheslav Gladkov said Wednesday morning. Nearly 194,000 people are going to be evacuated from the Kursk and Belgorod regions due to the Ukrainian military offensive, according to Russian outlets. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Rescuers remove the rubble at a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Rescuers remove the rubble at a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - A rescuer removes the rubble at a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Rescuers remove the rubble at a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Rescuers remove the rubble at a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Rescuers remove the rubble at a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - A rescuer removes the rubble at a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Rescuers remove the rubble at a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - A block of flats is damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Rescuers remove the rubble at a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - A block of flats is damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - A block of flats is damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - A block of flats is damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - A block of flats is damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Rescuers remove the rubble at a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Rescuers remove the rubble at a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - A law enforcer takes pictures of a block of flats after the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - A burnt-out car is seen outside a building damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Rescuers remove the rubble at a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - People stand by a house damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - Cars crushed by the rubble are pictured outside a block of flats damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - A law enforcer in a bulletproof vest faces a building damaged by the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Russia launches missiles at Kharkiv at night

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 31, 2024 - A law enforcer takes pictures of missile debris after the overnight Russian missile attack in the Novobavarskyi district of Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. Five people have been killed and 25 injured after Russian forces launched five S-300 and S-400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Russias Belgorod region at Kharkiv on the night of May 31.

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Death toll from Russia building collapse rises to 14

STORY: Death toll from Russia building collapse rises to 14 SHOOTING TIME: May 12, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the collapsed residential building (courtesy of Emercom of Russia) 2. various of rescue efforts (courtesy of Emercom of Russia) STORYLINE: The death toll climbed to 14 from the collapse of the residential building in Russia's Belgorod, a city some 40 km north of the border with Ukraine, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Sunday. "The body of the ninth victim has been found under the debris of the building in Belgorod," the ministry was quoted by local media as saying. Earlier reports said 18 people were missing as a 10-story residential building collapsed following a Ukrainian attack in Belgorod, where missile warnings had been issued repeatedly on Sunday. Also on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said the air defense system had downed six Tochka-U missiles, four Vampire rockets, and two Olkha rocke

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7 killed, 18 injured in Ukrainian rocket attack on Russia's Belgorod

STORY: 7 killed, 18 injured in Ukrainian rocket attack on Russia's Belgorod SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:36 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. pictures of the scene posted by Gladkov STORYLINE: Seven people were killed and 18 others injured in a Ukrainian rocket attack on Russia's Belgorod, Russia's Ministry of Health said Thursday. The attack targeted a shopping center in Belgorod, resulting in casualties, including one child among the deaths and four children among the injured, said the ministry. The shopping center, which houses a grocery store and a pharmacy, was severely damaged as a result of the rocket attack by the Ukrainian armed forces, Russia's RIA Novosti news agency said in an earlier report. According to Russia's Ministry of Defense, the Russian air defense shot down 14 RM-70 Vampire MLRS rockets over the Belgorod region. The Russian Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the attack against civilians and civilian infrastructure, the

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Black boxes of Il-76 found at crash site in Russia's Belgorod region: local media

STORY: Black boxes of Il-76 found at crash site in Russia's Belgorod region: local media SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24 or 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the crash site of an Ilyushin Il-76 airlifter (courtesy of Sledkom) 2. various of check points near the crash site STORYLINE: Both black boxes of the Russian Il-76 military transport aircraft that was shot down were found at the crash site in the Belgorod region, Russia's Sputnik news agency reported Thursday. The black boxes have been handed over to investigators, according to the emergency services. Also on Thursday, the Interfax news agency cited a Russian lawmaker as saying that Russia and Ukraine will continue exchanging prisoners of war despite the downing of the Russian military plane. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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RUSSIA-BELGOROD-MILITARY AIRCRAFT-CRASH-BLACK BOXES

(240126) -- BELGOROD, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Military police stand guard near the crash site of a military transport aircraft in Russian border city of Belgorod, Jan. 25, 2024. Both black boxes of the Russian Il-76 military transport aircraft that was shot down were found at the crash site in the Belgorod region, Russia's Sputnik news agency reported Thursday. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-BELGOROD-MILITARY AIRCRAFT-CRASH-BLACK BOXES

(240126) -- BELGOROD, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles are pictured near the crash site of a military transport aircraft in Russian border city of Belgorod, Jan. 25, 2024. Both black boxes of the Russian Il-76 military transport aircraft that was shot down were found at the crash site in the Belgorod region, Russia's Sputnik news agency reported Thursday. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-BELGOROD-MILITARY AIRCRAFT-CRASH-BLACK BOXES

(240126) -- BELGOROD, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Military vehicles run on the road near the crash site of a military transport aircraft in Russian border city of Belgorod, Jan. 25, 2024. Both black boxes of the Russian Il-76 military transport aircraft that was shot down were found at the crash site in the Belgorod region, Russia's Sputnik news agency reported Thursday. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-BELGOROD-MILITARY AIRCRAFT-CRASH-BLACK BOXES

(240126) -- BELGOROD, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Police officers patrol near the crash site of a military transport aircraft in Russian border city of Belgorod, Jan. 25, 2024. Both black boxes of the Russian Il-76 military transport aircraft that was shot down were found at the crash site in the Belgorod region, Russia's Sputnik news agency reported Thursday. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-BELGOROD-MILITARY AIRCRAFT-CRASH

(240125) -- BELGOROD, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 25, 2024 shows a street view in Russian border city of Belgorod. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed Wednesday that Ukraine launched two missiles at the Il-76 military transport aircraft, killing all 74 people on board. "Today at 11:15 am, the Kiev regime committed a terrorist act, as a result of which a Russian military transport aircraft was shot down," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement, adding that all passengers on board were killed. According to the statement, the aircraft was hit on its way from the Chkalovsky airfield to Belgorod while it was transporting Ukrainian military personnel for a prisoner exchange. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-BELGOROD-MILITARY AIRCRAFT-CRASH

(240125) -- BELGOROD, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A police vehicle is seen on duty near the crash site of a military transport aircraft in Russian border city of Belgorod, Jan. 25, 2024. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed Wednesday that Ukraine launched two missiles at the Il-76 military transport aircraft, killing all 74 people on board. "Today at 11:15 am, the Kiev regime committed a terrorist act, as a result of which a Russian military transport aircraft was shot down," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement, adding that all passengers on board were killed. According to the statement, the aircraft was hit on its way from the Chkalovsky airfield to Belgorod while it was transporting Ukrainian military personnel for a prisoner exchange. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

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RUSSIA-BELGOROD-MILITARY AIRCRAFT-CRASH

(240125) -- BELGOROD, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A police vehicle is seen on duty near the crash site of a military transport aircraft in Russian border city of Belgorod, Jan. 25, 2024. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed Wednesday that Ukraine launched two missiles at the Il-76 military transport aircraft, killing all 74 people on board. "Today at 11:15 am, the Kiev regime committed a terrorist act, as a result of which a Russian military transport aircraft was shot down," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement, adding that all passengers on board were killed. According to the statement, the aircraft was hit on its way from the Chkalovsky airfield to Belgorod while it was transporting Ukrainian military personnel for a prisoner exchange. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-BELGOROD-MILITARY AIRCRAFT-CRASH

(240125) -- BELGOROD, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Police vehicles are seen on duty near the crash site of a military transport aircraft in Russian border city of Belgorod, Jan. 25, 2024. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed Wednesday that Ukraine launched two missiles at the Il-76 military transport aircraft, killing all 74 people on board. "Today at 11:15 am, the Kiev regime committed a terrorist act, as a result of which a Russian military transport aircraft was shot down," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement, adding that all passengers on board were killed. According to the statement, the aircraft was hit on its way from the Chkalovsky airfield to Belgorod while it was transporting Ukrainian military personnel for a prisoner exchange. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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Russia says aircraft carrying Ukrainian prisoners shot down by Ukraine

STORY: Russia says aircraft carrying Ukrainian prisoners shot down by Ukraine SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Moscow/Kiev CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the site STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent "We are here in Yablonovo in Russia's Belgorod region. Earlier on Wednesday, a Russian Il-76 military transport aircraft crashed here not far behind me. At the moment, the crash site is still under police control." The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed Wednesday that Ukraine launched two missiles at the Il-76 military transport aircraft, killing all 74 people on board. According to the statement, the aircraft was hit on its way from the Chkalovsky airfield to Belgorod while it was transporting Ukrainian military personnel for a prisoner exchange. The Defense Ministry said Ukraine knew its prisoners would be transported to Belgorod for an exchange based on an agreement prev

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Putin says shelling of Belgorod is "terrorist act"

STORY: Putin says shelling of Belgorod is "terrorist act" SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 1, 2024/Dec. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Putin visiting a military hospital (Source: Kremlin) 2. SOUNDBITE (Russian): VLADIMIR PUTIN, Russian President 3. various of the meeting (Source: Kremlin) 4. Archive of Belgorod attack (Source: Emercom of Russia) STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Ukraine's shelling of the Russian city of Belgorod is a "terrorist act" during his visit to a military hospital. SOUNDBITE (Russian): VLADIMIR PUTIN, Russian President "What recently happened in Belgorod is, of course, a terrorist act. And with these weapons, they attacked the city center where people gathered ahead of the New Year, just a strike, a targeted strike on the civilian population. Of course, this is a terrorist attack; there is no other way to call it." Russia could have fired back in response, but it only targets military

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At least two children killed in shelling attacks on Russia's Belgorod

STORY: At least two children killed in shelling attacks on Russia's Belgorod SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:21 LOCATION: BELGOROD, Russia CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of attacks on the Russian border city of Belgorod STORYLINE: At least two children were killed during shelling attacks on the Russian border city of Belgorod, regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Saturday. "The Ukrainian Armed Forces shelled the center of Belgorod. According to preliminary information, two children were killed and several were injured. Residential settlements were also hit during the attacks," he said on social media. A missile attack alarm has been sounded to urge all residents to take shelter, he added. The Russian Ministry of Defense said earlier that Russian air defense systems had destroyed 13 rockets over the territory of the Belgorod region on Friday night. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Belgorod, Russia. (XHTV)