Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Missile Attack on Russia’s Belgorod Kills Two, Injures 16
A missile attack happened in Belgorod, a Russian city near Ukraine.
Local officials said two people died and 16 were hurt.
Ozon said two of its facilities were attacked and that a fire started.
Reports also said seven warehouses caught fire.
It was not clear whether all the reported buildings were the same facilities.
Russian authorities said Ukraine carried out the attack.
Reuters could not independently check the reports.
Russia and Ukraine have continued attacking each other’s infrastructure during the war.
A missile attack in Belgorod killed two people and injured 16, according to acting governor Alexander Shuvayev.
Russian online retailer Ozon said attacks hit a logistics hub and sorting facility, causing a fire and injuries.
The attack also reportedly set seven warehouses ablaze, though it was unclear whether these were Ozon facilities.
Authorities attributed the attack to Ukraine, but Reuters could not independently verify the damage reports.
The incident occurred amid continued Russian and Ukrainian strikes on infrastructure, while a separate Russian drone attack near Kyiv reportedly killed at least 38 people.
- Who
- Two people were reported killed and 16 injured; Russian authorities attributed the attack to Ukraine, and Ozon reported damage to its facilities.
- What
- A missile attack struck Belgorod and reportedly damaged commercial and logistics facilities.
- When
- Sunday, August 31.
- Where
- Belgorod, Russia, near the border with Ukraine.
- Why
- The stated cause was a missile attack attributed by Russian authorities to Ukraine; the article does not provide a motive.
Russian Authorities’ Account
Verification and Targeting Caveats
Responsibility for the attack
Russian Authorities’ Account
Acting governor Alexander Shuvayev said the missile attack was carried out by Ukraine.
Verification and Targeting Caveats
Reuters said it could not independently confirm the damage reports, and the article does not provide an independent confirmation of responsibility.
Targeting of civilians
Russian Authorities’ Account
The attack caused reported civilian deaths and injuries in Belgorod.
Verification and Targeting Caveats
The article says Russia and Ukraine deny deliberately targeting civilians while exchanging attacks on infrastructure.
Facilities hit
Russian Authorities’ Account
Ozon said its logistics hub and sorting facility came under attack and that people were injured.
Verification and Targeting Caveats
It was not immediately clear whether the facilities identified by Ozon and the seven warehouses mentioned by authorities were the same locations.
- Reported deaths
- 2 people
- Reported injuries
- 16 people
- Facilities affected
- Ozon said a logistics hub and sorting facility were attacked.
- Fire damage
- Seven warehouses were reportedly set ablaze.
- Location
- Belgorod, Russia
- Verification
- Reuters could not independently confirm the damage reports.
- Wider context
- Russia and Ukraine regularly exchange attacks on infrastructure, including ports, energy and logistics facilities.