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WORLD BRIEFING: May 12, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
May 12, 2024
Russia
Graphic Footage: Explosion in Russian Belgorod Leads to Building Entrance Collapse, Known Casualties
The Russian Ministry of Defense accuses Ukraine of a “terrorist attack” in Belgorod, while the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation suggests an internal explosion.
May 12, 2024
Russia
Belgorod Explosion – Has Russia Bombed Itself Again?
As Russian aircraft attacked Kharkiv on May 4, a surprise explosion in Belgorod that injured five and damaged 30 houses suggests yet another self-inflicted calamity by a Russian bomber.
May 5, 2024
Wagner
Insider Reveals Plans to Redeploy Wagner Troops From Africa to Belgorod Region - ISW
It is unclear if the insider source is claiming that the Africa Corps will cease operations in Africa completely or if only certain units will be relocated to the Ukrainian-Russian border area.
April 16, 2024
HUR
“It’s a Total Mess” - Russian Soldier Сomplains of Huge Losses in Belgorod Region
In an intercepted conversation, a Russian army serviceman talks about heavy unit losses in the Ukraine bordering region and the formation of new brigades near Belgorod.
April 11, 2024
Russian Armed Forces
Russian Aircraft Making a Habit of ‘Losing’ Bombs Over Belgorod
There are a variety of accounts saying that Russian aircraft dropped two aerial bombs on the Russian border region on Thursday, bringing the total to 11 in a little over two months.
March 29, 2024
RDK/LSR
‘They’re Dropping Big Bombs’ – Belgorod Residents Claim Russian Troops Attacking Villages
Russian anti-Kremlin volunteers appealed to the regional governor, saying he would be responsible for new victims if the evacuation of the population does not take place shortly.
March 21, 2024
Belgorod
Roadblocks Set Up in Russian Belgorod Region as Anti-Kremlin Militias Continue Attacks
Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov restricts entry to seven settlements starting March 20. The regional authorities plan to implement a “visiting procedure” for residential buildings.
March 20, 2024
Kremlin
Russian Border Villages Empty as Attacks Escalate: 9,000 Children to Relocate
Kremlin authorities claim that missile and drone attacks in the region have killed 16 people since last week. In addition, anti-Kremlin militias stormed Russia’s border regions last week.
March 20, 2024
HUR
‘Everyone Who Can Leave - Leave En Masse’ - Local Residents Fear Fierce Fighting in Belgorod Region
In an intercepted call, Belgorod region residents were heard to discuss evacuation from border regions due to fierce battles and allege additional mobilization measures being put in place.
March 18, 2024
Putin
“Ballot Box Riot”: Budanov Says Record Number of Spoiled Ballots During Russian Elections
The chief of Ukrainian military intelligence said “the so-called elections” in Russia “are illegitimate” and “any results announced by the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) will be fake.”
March 18, 2024
Russia
Explosions Reported in Belgorod as Pro-Kyiv Militias Warn of Attack on Military Facilities Within the City
Fresh bombardments prompted authorities to close schools and shopping centres in the Belgorod region, undermining the Kremlin's efforts to isolate Russians from the war.
March 16, 2024
HUR
‘We Are Doing Nothing, Just Panicking’ – Belgorod Resident Says as Cross-Border Fighting in Russia's West Continues
A newly published intercepted call suggests authorities in some parts of the Belgorod region are polling residents about evacuation plans.
March 16, 2024
Putin
Explosions, Arson: Putin’s Presidential Race Marked by Fiery Start
The picture of stability Russian President Vladimir Putin cultivates was shattered by bombs and explosions as the war in Ukraine reaches the doorsteps of common Russians.
March 15, 2024
Russian Armed Forces
‘They Put Grads at Intersections’ – Belgorod Residents Complain Kremlin Positioning MLRS in Housing Areas
In an intercepted call, a woman in the Belgorod region said that Russian forces were deploying military equipment in residential areas and opening fire from there.
March 15, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russian Authorities Block Civilian Evacuations from Shelled Border Regions, HUR Says
According to Ukrainian intelligence and Russian volunteer-fighters, the Kremlin is blocking civilians’ evacuation from Belgorod despite massive shelling.
March 14, 2024