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Power Restored to Belgorod After Reported Ukrainian Strike Triggers Blackout

Officials report overnight reconnections following damage at an energy facility.

Overview

  • Belgorod’s governor said the city suffered significant power outages on Sunday evening and reported two people injured.
  • Authorities stated many customers were reconnected overnight, with schools and kindergartens set to operate on Monday, though hot water service remains limited.
  • Russia said Ukraine used rocket artillery and drones and struck an unspecified infrastructure site.
  • Videos circulating on social media showed explosions and widespread darkness, and images indicated a large heating and power plant sustained damage, which has not been independently verified.
  • Hospitals switched to backup generators during the outage, underscoring the growing impact of cross‑border strikes on civilian infrastructure.