Russia bombards its city “identically”

The Defence Ministry in Moscow has said that a Russian fighter plane has accidentally bombed the Russian town of Belgorod, located on the border with Ukraine.

Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov has said the blast has created a large crater, about 20m across the city's centre.

Two women were injured and several buildings were damaged, he said.

The incident occurred in late hours Thursday, according to Russian news agencies.

Investigations into this case are said to be continuing.

Photos and videos on social networks have shown dwellings damaged by the explosion, until in another, one car is seen on the roof of one building.

Belgorod ʹ city of 370,000 inhabitants ʹ is about 25 miles [40 km] from the Ukrainian border.

This town is north of the second largest city in Ukraine, Harkive.

Residents of the area live in fear of shelling from the start of Russia's war in Ukraine in February last year.

This is because Russian fighter planes often fly over the city's airspace to reach Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin calls the war “special military operation” to demilitarise Ukraine.

The West has responded to Russia, striking the economy of this state with severe sanctions.

As a result of the war, thousands have died, and millions of others have been displaced from their homes.