In Belgorod, Russia, drones attacked a combined heat and power plant, causing a major fire and cutting off electricity and water supplies to part of the city.
- In Belgorod, drones attacked a thermal power station, causing a major fire.
- Part of the town was left without electricity and water during the heatwave.
- There have been no official comments from the Russian authorities regarding the damage.
- Footage from the scene shows thick smoke and flames.
Drones attack a thermal power station in Belgorod
In Russia Belgorod Drones attacked the combined heat and power plant. According to reports from local Telegram channels, a massive fire broke out at the facility following the strike, and thick black smoke rose above the city. Videos and photos posted online show flames at the power plant.
Disconnection of utility services
According to reports from Russian social media pages, following the attack, parts of Belgorod were left without electricity and water. The outages occurred during a heatwave, causing further hardship for the city’s residents. There is currently no official information on the extent of the damage, the timeframe for restoring the thermal power station’s operations, or the number of consumers left without utilities.
Consequences of the attack
The Russian authorities have not yet released any detailed information regarding the consequences of the attack. There is also no official information regarding any possible casualties. Meanwhile, videos from the scene continue to appear online, showing a fire and thick smoke rising above the industrial area.
Why it matters
Energy infrastructure plays a key role in keeping industry running and ensuring the functioning of cities. Damage to such facilities can lead to disruptions to electricity and water supplies, particularly during the summer heatwave.
