Russia Says it Repelled Ukrainian Missile Attack on Belgorod Region

This handout picture posted on Jan. 2, 2024 on the official Telegram account of Belgorod mayor Valentin Demidov shows aftermath of a missile strike in Belgorod.

Russia’s defense ministry said Wednesday its air defenses destroyed 12 Ukrainian missiles over the Belgorod region, days after a Ukrainian attack in the same area killed 24 people and prompted a vow of intensified attacks from Russian President Vladimir Putin.