Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale missile strike early Monday morning that severely damaged power systems and left residents without basic utilities in Russia’s Belgorod region, according to local officials.
Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported on Telegram that the strike caused “serious damage to energy infrastructure” and resulted in widespread outages. “In residences, there are interruptions in supplies of electricity, water and heat,” Gladkov stated.
The governor characterized the Monday morning assault as “massive,” impacting both Belgorod city, located 25 miles from the Ukrainian border, and surrounding communities. Officials planned to conduct a full damage assessment once daylight arrived.
The border region has repeatedly been targeted by Ukrainian military operations throughout the ongoing war, which will reach its fourth anniversary later this week.
