Russia claims to have shot down missile over Oryol Region, reports damage

Russian forces have reportedly shot down a missile over the Oryol Region, causing some damage.

The incident occurred on August 14, 2023, and there were no immediate reports of casualties.

According to local authorities, the missile was likely a Ukrainian Tochka-U tactical ballistic missile. The fragments of the missile were found scattered over a wide area, and there was some damage to buildings and infrastructure.

The Oryol Region is located in western Russia, about 250 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. It is home to several military facilities, including an air base and a missile defense system.

The downing of the missile comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The two countries have been engaged in a conflict since 2014, and there have been several recent incidents of cross-border shelling.

The Russian Defense Ministry has accused Ukraine of launching the missile, and has warned that it will take retaliatory measures if such attacks continue.

The Ukrainian government has denied responsibility for the missile attack, and has accused Russia of staging the incident to justify further aggression.

The incident is likely to further escalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine, and could lead to a new round of fighting.