Russian side: Ukrainian forces violated the ceasefire arrangement by using 18 drones to attack civilian targets in Belgorod region

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 11th that since midnight local time on the 8th, Russian military units in the special military operation area have strictly adhered to the ceasefire arrangements and have maintained their previously occupied positions, but Ukraine has repeatedly violated the ceasefire arrangements. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that in the past 24 hours, Ukrainian armed forces used multiple rocket launchers, artillery, and mortars to attack Russian positions. Ukrainian armed forces also used 18 drones to attack civilian targets in Belgorod Province, injuring two residents. The Russian Ministry of Defense said that in response to Ukraine’s violations of the ceasefire, Russia carried out proportional retaliation, striking Ukrainian command posts and drone launch sites. (Xinhua)