Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow vows ‘massive strikes’ as missile attack on Belgorod kills two

The Kremlin accused Ukraine of pursuing a ‘path of escalation’ and vowed retaliation

Aug 31 - A missile attack killed two people and injured 16 in the city of Belgorod close to the Russian border with Ukraine, acting governor Alexander Shuvayev said on the Telegram messaging app.

Missile attack kills two, injures 16 in Russia's Belgorod, authorities say  Reuters

Missile strike hits Belgorod, reportedly damaging Ozon facility and power plant  The Kyiv Independent

The Russian announcement comes amid intensfying drone strikes against Ukraine.

An expert warned that Russia could launch a drone and missile attack to test NATO.

Amid rising tensions, Russia announced plans for large-scale attacks aimed at Ukraine's energy infrastructure, following strikes on its own civilian areas. A recent attack in Bucha tragically resulted in thirty-seven fatalities. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called out perceived negligence in ammunition storage practic

At least 37 people were killed, among them the mayor of the nearby town of Dmytrivka, Kyiv region governor Tymur Tkachenko said.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on August 25 — the first trip to Russia by the head of a U.S. intelligence agency since the start of the full-scale war. The visit was not announced in advance and took place under heightened secrecy. Journalists spent several hours trying to determine who had landed in Mo