Russia accidentally bombed itself again, the fourth time this month, UK intel says

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 09:45

A Russian fighter jet. — A Russian fighter jet dropping bombs on a position near the city of Tskhinvali, Georgia, on August 8, 2008.
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A Russian plane accidentally dropped bombs on Belgorod, the UK Ministry of Defence reported.
Two FAB-250 bombs landed in villages, prompting evacuations, the MOD said, citing Russian media.
It's the fourth time it's happened this month, and the fifth in a year, according to the MOD.

A Russian plane accidentally dropped two bombs on Russian territory, according to UK intelligence, marking the fourth time it's happened this month.

The UK Ministry of Defence highlighted the incidents in an intelligence update on Tuesday, citing a report by the independent Telegram news channel Astra.