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Six convicts escape prison in Western Russia

Inmates escape from penal colony in the Belgorod region, near the Ukrainian border,

Incident comes amid heightened security concerns in the region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

According to Russia's state-run news agency TASS, six prisoners escaped from a penal colony in the western Belgorod region near the border with Ukraine. The escape occurred late on Saturday night, and law enforcement officials are currently searching for the escaped inmates. No further details about the escape have been released, and it is unclear if the incident is related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Belgorod region has been on high alert since the start of the war in Ukraine, as it is located near the border with the country. There have been several reports of shelling and other incidents in the region in recent months, and the Russian military has been conducting drills in the area. The escape of the six prisoners is likely to raise concerns about the security of the penal colony and the potential for further incidents in the region. The authorities are urging residents to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police.The identity of the prisoners and the circumstances of their escape are still unknown. Authorities said they are investigating the incident and taking measures to prevent further escapes. The authorities are investigating the circumstances of the escape, and they have launched a search operation to locate and apprehend the fugitives. They have urged the public to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police.