Russian military aircraft drops 250-kg bomb on school in Belgorod region
Photo: FAB 3000 M-54 (Russian media)
A Russian military aircraft dropped a 250-kg UMPB bomb on a school building in the village of Bykovka, Belgorod region. This incident highlights safety issues in the operation of Russian military equipment, according to the local media outlet Pepel and the Telegram channel Astra.
As the Russian media reported, the unexploded bomb pierced the roof of the three-story building and is now located in one of the school classrooms. Media reports indicate that no one was injured.
Following the incident, the school transitioned to remote learning, but the administration has not provided any official explanation of the event.
As reported by Astra, this incident is one of more than 150 documented cases of unintended ammunition drops in Russia or occupied Ukrainian territories in 2024, pointing to systemic technical issues.
The event raises concerns about the safety of military infrastructure and its impact on civilians in border areas, particularly in the context of the ongoing war.
Situation in Russia's border regions
In Russia's Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions, located near the border with Ukraine, the situation has been tense recently. Explosions are frequently reported, and Ukrainian forces target enemy military facilities.
In particular, an offensive operation by Ukraine's Defense Forces has been ongoing in the Kursk region for a month.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have taken control of dozens of kilometers in the Kursk region, establishing a military commandant's office there. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that these territories would be held until Russian President Vladimir Putin sits down at the negotiating table.
