Belgorod left without heating until the end of the season

Russian Belgorod left without heating for rest of season after strikes - governor

In Belgorod, Russia, after Ukrainian strikes no heating and hot water, and this situation may persist at least until the end of the heating season - until the end of April. This was stated by the governor of the Belgorod region Vyacheslav Gladkov.

What is known about the consequences

According to the head of the region, the damage to the infrastructure led to:

• long interruption of heat supply;

• absence hot water for the population;

• necessity long-term system recovery.

The exact extent of the damage and the timeframe for full recovery are not yet clear.

Context.

The Belgorod region of the Russian Federation regularly suffers from strikes and shelling against the backdrop of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.

Damage to energy and utility infrastructure on both sides of the border is becoming one of the key factors in the humanitarian situation in the frontline regions.