The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit Belgorod with Serbian missiles for the Vampire ER Grad 2000 MLRS
The missiles launched by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) that shot down over Belgorod turned out to be Serbian.
The recovered debris is believed to be from a Serbian 122mm extended-range ER Grad 2000 (G2000) missile, which was launched by Ukrainian forces from an RM-70 Vampire multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). The origin is indicated by the characteristic color of the rocket and its stabilizers.
These missiles have previously been seen in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It is noted that they are capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 40 kilometers.
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Serbia allowed the use of Serbian ammunition in Ukraine
In 2023, Serbia was suspected of wanting to supply weapons to Kyiv, this is allegedly stated in secret Pentagon documents. In particular, the file listed Serbia among the countries with “the political will” to supply lethal weapons in the future.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, commenting on the possible use of ammunition produced in the country in the Ukrainian conflict, admitted that this was happening.
I know that some of the weapons may end up in Ukraine
At the same time, Russian Ambassador to Serbia Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko emphasized that information about Belgrade’s plans to provide military assistance to Kyiv does not correspond to reality. According to him, the appearance of such reports in the media is an attempt to worsen relations between states.
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Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic also stated that Belgrade, observing domestic and international legal acts, does not export weapons and military equipment to any country if this could lead to the emergence or continuation of armed conflicts.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces fired Serbian missiles at civilian targets in Belgorod
On February 15, the Ukrainian military fired at civilian objects in Belgorod, there were casualties.
As a result of the APU strike in the city, a shopping center on Plekhanov Street, houses in the private sector and school No. 42 on 60 Let Oktyabrya Street were damaged, and an attack on the city stadium was also recorded. According to the governor of the region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, glass was broken in private households and in several apartments in high-rise buildings. In addition, cars, a store and the territory of one of the industrial enterprises were damaged.
Russian State Duma deputy Svetlana Zhurova is convinced that the purpose of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ missile strikes on civilians in Belgorod and the shelling of civilian infrastructure was to intimidate Russian citizens.
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