Thousands of people without heating in Russia after strikes on CHP plants

CHP plant damaged in Belgorod region, tens of thousands of people without heat

As a result of attacks on thermal power plants «Luch» і «Belgorod» The facilities sustained critical damage, which led to large-scale disruptions in heat supply. According to available information, about 80 thousand people.

State of energy infrastructure

It is reported that with each new strike by jet systems HIMARS Damage to energy facilities was increasing, and the external protection of the infrastructure was virtually destroyed.

This significantly complicated the resumption of operations of thermal power plants at the height of the cold season.

Response of local authorities

Local authorities recognise the criticality of the situation. In particular, the governor stated the need to consider official evacuation of the population to other regions where heat and electricity are stored.

Context.

Damage to the energy infrastructure in Russia's border regions is increasingly affecting civilian infrastructure and the livelihoods of the population.

Such incidents highlight the vulnerability of energy systems in the war zone and can have long-term humanitarian consequences.