On August 31, local time, the Russian Investigation Commission said that it had opened a criminal case against the Ukrainian military's attack on Belgorod on the 30th in accordance with the provisions of the Russian Criminal Code relating to terrorist acts. The attack killed 5 civilians, injured at least 46, and damaged civilian infrastructure.

On August 31, local time, the Russian Investigation Commission said that it had opened a criminal case against the Ukrainian military's attack on Belgorod on the 30th in accordance with the provisions of the Russian Criminal Code relating to terrorist acts. The attack killed 5 civilians, injured at least 46, and damaged civilian infrastructure.