Ukraine shelling injures 11, two seriously, in Russia's Belgorod region

Sept 1 (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces shelled Russia's southern Belgorod region on Sunday, injuring 11 people, including two children who were seriously hurt, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.

Gladkov, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said the two boys were undergoing surgery after sustaining serious injuries, including one with extensive wounds on both legs. Medics were considering sending them to Moscow for further treatment.

Gladkov said residents provided first aid before emergency services arrived, shielding the injured from falling shrapnel.

The attack damaged 22 apartments and eight private homes as well as more than 20 vehicles, he said.

Reuters could confirm independently the accounts. Ukrainian officials made comment.

Ukrainian forces have long subjected the town of Belgorod and districts to shelling and other attacks. Ukrainian forces launched an incursion into adjacent Kursk region last month and senior officers say their troops have occupied dozens of settlements.

(Reporting by Ron Popeski; Editing by Mark Porter)

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