Russian missile strike damages homes in Lokno village, Orel Oblast
At least four houses were damaged in the village of Lokno, Orel Oblast, on Tuesday morning after a Russian missile was shot down by Ukrainian air defense systems.
The missile exploded in the air, sending shrapnel and debris flying over a wide area. No casualties were reported, but several people were injured.
The incident comes amid a wave of Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian cities and towns in recent weeks.
The strikes have caused widespread damage and loss of life, and have raised concerns about the potential for further escalation of the conflict.
The Ukrainian government has condemned the attacks as acts of terrorism and has called on the international community to take action to stop them.
Russia has denied that it is targeting civilians, but evidence suggests otherwise. In a statement, the Russian Defense Ministry said that the missile that hit Lokno was targeting a military facility.
However, there is no evidence to support this claim, and it is more likely that the missile was simply off course.
The incident in Lokno is a reminder of the dangers of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The war has already caused a humanitarian crisis, and the missile strikes are only making the situation worse.
The international community must act now to stop the violence and prevent further suffering.