Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Belgorod Evacuates Residents Amid Ammunition Scare
In the city of Belgorod, Russia, near the Ukrainian border, some people had to leave their homes because something dangerous, like a bomb, landed in the street.
This created a big hole.
The city's leaders and special experts are working to make sure everyone is safe.
They are checking the area and moving people to safer places until they are sure there is no danger.
It's not clear where the dangerous thing came from, but the city has been a target in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Residents of Belgorod, Russia, were evacuated from high-rise apartments due to ammunition in a city street.
A large crater was created, and the origin of the ammunition is unknown.
Defence Ministry explosives experts are handling the situation.
Evacuations were organized by city services and the regional governor.
Belgorod is about 40 km from the Ukrainian border and has been a target in the ongoing war.
- Who
- Residents of Belgorod, Russia
- What
- Evacuation due to ammunition in a city street
- When
- January 21, 2024
- Where
- Belgorod, Russia (near Ukrainian border)
- Why
- To ensure safety while explosives experts handle the ammunition
- Location
- Belgorod, Russia
- Date
- January 21, 2024
- Distance from Ukrainian Border
- 40 km (25 miles)
- Evacuation Organized By
- City Services and Regional Governor
- Specialists Involved
- Defence Ministry Explosives Experts
- Ammunition Origin
- Unknown
- Crater Size
- Large (photos on Telegram)