On the evening of February 7, Belgorod was attacked by unknown missiles. The city went into a blackout after the strikes.
Points of attention
- Belgorod experienced a blackout after unknown missiles struck an electrical substation and a thermal power plant, leading to a disruption in the city's power supply.
- The missile strike on Belgorod's energy infrastructure caused significant damage and threatened the overall electricity supply in the city and district.
Blackout in Belgorod: what is known
Russians complain in local forums about the lack of electricity in Belgorod.
Around 7:00 p.m., it became known that explosions had erupted in the city amid the threat of a missile attack. After that, the power went out in Belgorod and the Belgorod district.
At least two strikes were made on the Belgorod electrical substation on Storozhova Street, and the Luch CHP was also attacked.
Meanwhile, Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov confirmed that the attack targeted energy infrastructure, causing damage. He also said that this was allegedly the second attack in a day.