Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Saturday that it had prevented an attempt by Ukraine to carry out a terrorist attack on targets in Russia’s Belgorod Region using nine rockets from the Uragan multiple launch rocket system (MLRS).
As reported by the Russian news agency Tass, the ministry stated that the rockets were fired from Ukraine’s territory around 3:45 a.m. Moscow time. However, they were successfully intercepted and destroyed by the active air defense systems situated over the Belgorod Region, which shares a border with Ukraine.
No casualties or damage were reported on the Russian side, the ministry said, adding that it had informed the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and other international organizations about the incident.
The ministry accused the Kiev regime of violating the Minsk agreements and the norms of international law, and warned that it would take all necessary measures to ensure the security of its citizens and territory.
The Ukrainian side has not yet commented on the allegations.
The Uragan MLRS is a Soviet-designed self-propelled artillery system that can fire 220 mm rockets with a range of up to 35 km. It can be used to deliver conventional or chemical warheads.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine over the conflict in eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russian separatists have been fighting against Ukrainian government forces since 2014.
Russia has repeatedly accused Ukraine of preparing for a military offensive in the region, while Ukraine has accused Russia of massing troops and weapons near its border. Both sides have denied the claims.
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