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Another Aerial Bomb Found At Site Of Explosion In Russia's Belgorod


The Defense Ministry said a Russian warplane had "accidentally" discharged a bomb over the city on April 20, causing damage and injuring three people.
The Defense Ministry said a Russian warplane had "accidentally" discharged a bomb over the city on April 20, causing damage and injuring three people.

More than 3,000 people were evacuated from their homes on April 22 in the Russian city of Belgorod after Defense Ministry explosives technicians discovered an aerial bomb on a city street, the region's governor said. It comes two days after the ministry said a Russian warplane had "accidentally" discharged a bomb over the city, causing damage and injuring three people. Local reports said the unexploded bomb hit and damaged a building before being lodged underground. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.

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