Episode description

What’s it like living in the Russian city under attack?

We hear from a man in Belgorod, the Russian border city that Ukraine is targeting with missiles.

Twenty-five people were killed and more than 100 others hurt there on 30 December, in what was one of the deadliest attacks on Russia since the full scale invasion. Missiles continue to be fired.

Russia editor Steve Rosenberg is on to tell us how Russians are reacting, and what it means for the future of the war.

Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko. It was made by Chris Flynn. The producers were Cordelia Hemming, Ivana Davidovic, Ben Tavener and Clare Williamson. The technical producers were Jack Graysmark and Philip Bull. The series producer is Lucy Boast. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480.

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