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Overnight Strike Knocks Out Power, Water and Heat Across Belgorod

Regional authorities describe serious damage to energy facilities that will slow repairs.

Overview

  • Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported serious damage to energy infrastructure following an overnight attack.
  • Power, water and heating were disrupted in Belgorod city and the Belgorod, Rakitnoye, Borisovka, Grayvoron and Yakovlevsky districts.
  • Rosseti and Belgorodenergo said electrical equipment suffered extensive damage and warned that restoration will take longer.
  • The local water utility reported halted water supply in Belgorod and the Borisovka district due to power cuts, with heating failures starting in residential buildings.
  • Residents reported a series of explosions around 23:00, while social media posts mentioned hits on a combined heat and power plant and a substation and the SHOT channel claimed HIMARS use, none independently verified.