2023 Belgorod accidental bombing

On the evening of 20 April 2023, a Russian Su-34 strike fighter accidentally dropped a bomb on the Russian city of Belgorod near the border with Ukraine. The Russian authorities acknowledged the fact of the bombing, declaring the destruction in the city and the injury of three people.

2023 Belgorod accidental bombing
Part of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
CCTV footage of the explosion
TypeAccidental friendly fire incident
Location
Intersection of Vatutina Avenue and Gubkina Street, Belgorod, Belgorod Oblast, Russia

50.5682°N 36.5847°E / 50.5682; 36.5847
Date20 April 2023
22:15 (MSK, UTC+3)
Casualties3 civilians injured
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