On February 22, the city of Belgorod in Russia was reportedly subjected to a significant rocket attack attributed to Ukrainian forces. This incident has led to widespread disruptions in essential services, including electricity, water supply, and heating.
The governor of Belgorod, Vyacheslav Gladkov, confirmed the attack via a post on Telegram, stating, “The city of Belgorod and the Belgorod region have suffered a massive rocket strike from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As a result, there are serious damages to the energy infrastructure, leading to interruptions in electricity, water supply, and heating for residents. The full extent of the damage will be assessed during daylight hours.”
Reports from the Telegram channel “Ash of Belgorod” indicated that the rocket strike specifically targeted the “Frunzenskaya” electrical substation located near the village of Dragunskoye. Following the attack, many areas of Belgorod experienced power outages.
This incident underscores the ongoing tensions and hostilities in the region, which have been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The situation remains fluid, and further assessments of the damage and its impact on the local population are expected as recovery efforts begin.
Belgorod has faced a significant rocket attack allegedly from Ukraine, resulting in major disruptions to essential services. The governor has reported serious damage to the energy infrastructure, and assessments are ongoing.