Russian Warplane 'Accidentally Releases' Bomb Over Belgorod, Injuring Two People

The scene in Belgorod following a large blast late on April 20.

A Russian warplane "accidentally released" a bomb over the city of Belgorod near the Ukraine border late on April 20, causing an explosion and injuring two people, the Defense Ministry said. Local officials said the blast occurred on a city street and damaged cars and some buildings. "As a Sukhoi Su-34 Air Force plane was flying over the city of Belgorod, there was an accidental discharge of aviation ammunition," the Defense Ministry said. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Russian Service, click here.