Russia accidentally bombs own village, vows to rebuild homes

Workers repair the roof of a damaged house in the village of Petropavlovka that was accidentally bombed by one of Russia's own military planes the day before, in the Voronezh Region, Russia January 3, 2024. Telegram channel of Governor of Voronezh Region Alexander Gusev/Handout via REUTERS

LONDON (Reuters) - A Russian regional governor said on Wednesday he had ordered the rebuilding of nine houses in a village that was accidentally bombed by one of Russia's own warplanes.

The incident took place on Tuesday, when the state news agency RIA quoted the defence ministry as reporting an "abnormal discharge of aircraft ammunition" over the village of Petropavlovka in the southern region of Voronezh.