Substation burns in Belgorod region after a strike

Substation on fire in Belgorod region after explosions in Dragunskoye village: part of the settlement is without power

In the village Dragunske (Belgorod region of the Russian Federation), local sources report an attack on a power substation or transformer units. Photos and videos are posted on social media showing large-scale columns of smoke and fire, The tower rises above the settlement.

Based on available information, part of the village was left without electricity.

What we know now

• Local residents have heard several explosions.

• After that, the following immediately appeared high columns of smoke, The fire was probably caused by a fire at the substation.

• Official Russian authorities have not yet commented on the situation.

Russian Telegram channels report that emergency services have arrived at the scene, but there is no complete information on the extent of the damage and the causes of the incident.

Context.

In recent weeks, explosions and fires at military and energy facilities have been regularly reported in the Belgorod region. Localised blackouts have become commonplace in the region.