Russia says Ukraine mounts new missile and drone attacks on southern region

A view shows a damaged house following what local authorities say was a Ukrainian military strike in the Belgorod region, Russia, in this picture released January 2, 2024. Telegram channel of Governor of Belgorod Region Vyacheslav Gladkov/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) -Ukraine launched repeated missile and drone attacks on Wednesday on Russia's southern region of Belgorod, Russia's defence ministry and local authorities said.

Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the situation "continues to remain tense" in Belgorod, where Russia says 25 civilians including five children were killed in Ukrainian attacks on Saturday.