Belgorod In Russia Sees Mass Evacuations As A Result Of Undetonated Bomb
Belgorod in Russia sees mass evacuations as a result of undetonated bomb. According to Russian officials, a Russian Sukhoi-34 supersonic warplane unintentionally discharged a weapon into Belgorod on Thursday, creating an explosion and wounding three persons.
It's unclear whether the bomb recovered on Saturday originated from the same plane, a Russian Sukhoi-34 fighter jet. The city is around 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the Ukrainian border.
The incident caused panic and chaos among the residents, who were forced to leave their homes and belongings behind.
Russia's Belgorod sees mass evacuations over undetonated bomb
The Discovery Of The Undetonated Bomb
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The undetonated weapon was discovered in the same vicinity as the bomb that was accidently dropped on Thursday evening, causing a massive crater around 20 metres (60 feet) wide near to the city center.
The explosion was so powerful that it blasted a car onto the roof of a neighboring business. The area around the bomb was cordoned off, and the residents were instructed to leave the area.
Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov stated on Telegram that military explosive specialists chose to "neutralize" the bomb at a training area.
“„The operational headquarters decided to evacuate 17 apartment buildings within a radius of 200 metres. According to preliminary data, it is more than 3,000 people. Anyone who needs help with temporary accommodation, it will be provided.
- Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov
Mass Evacuation
The authorities immediately ordered the evacuation of the residents living within a radius of 1.5 km from the bomb site.
The evacuation process was carried out in an organized and systematic manner, with buses and other vehicles arranged to transport the residents to nearby safe areas.
The authorities also set up temporary accommodation and provided food and medical assistance to the evacuated residents.
Vyacheslav Gladkov, the local governor, reported on Telegram that 17 apartment complexes had to be sealed off "within a radius of 200 meters," impacting 3,000 people.
Following that event, Russia's defense ministry revealed that one of its Su-34 fighter jets had "accidentally discharged aircraft ordnance" above the city.
The device landed at a crossroads with passing automobiles and detonated around 18 seconds later, according to Surveillance footage from Thursday's explosion.
Impact On Residents
The evacuation caused a significant impact on the residents of Belgorod, who were forced to leave their homes and belongings behind.
Many residents expressed fear and anxiety about the situation and the possibility of other undetonated bombs being present in the area. The authorities assured them that all necessary precautions had been taken to ensure their safety.
Previous Incidents
This is not the first incident of an undetonated bomb being discovered in Russia. In recent years, several such incidents have been reported, causing mass evacuations and disruption.
In October, a Sukhoi fighter plane - this time a Su-34 - crashed in the Russian city of Yeysk, killing at least 13 people.
On their journey to Ukraine, Russian planes frequently fly over Belgorod, a city of 370,000 people.
In 2019, an unexploded bomb was discovered in Moscow, leading to the evacuation of over 22,000 people.
Final Words
The discovery of the undetonated bomb in Belgorod and the subsequent evacuation of the residents highlight the need for constant vigilance and caution.
It is located just north of Kharkiv, Ukraine's second largest city, and has been subjected to intermittent Ukrainian attacks since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year.
