Ukrainian missile strikes have severely impacted energy infrastructure in Belgorod, leaving thousands of residents in darkness and disrupting essential water supplies, as reported by local Russian officials.
This recent assault is the latest in a series of cross-border attacks that have unfolded amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced that around 60,000 people were plunged into darkness after a wave of missile strikes struck the city overnight.
“Serious damage has occurred with energy infrastructure,” Gladkov wrote on Telegram.
“As a result, there have been disruptions to supplies of power, water and heating.”
Despite the chaos, officials believe nearly half of those affected could be reconnected to the electricity grid today, as teams work diligently to repair the damage.
A large-scale blackout occurred in #Belgorod , Russia, after the strike at the thermal power plant.🔥
Almost 60,000 Russians are without electricity. Some have lost water and heating.👏
Finally, the occupiers will understand how Ukrainians live after their shelling pic.twitter.com/DTX8N9nysK— ZMiST (@ZMiST_Ua) February 27, 2026
In addition to the power outages, Russian authorities noted that water supply disruptions affected various areas of the city and its surrounding districts. Belgorod, situated approximately 40 kilometres from the Ukrainian border, has increasingly become a target for Ukrainian drone and missile operations.
Analysts suggest that these strikes on border infrastructure are strategic moves aimed at disrupting Russian military logistics, diminishing operational energy capacity, and applying pressure on supply networks far from the front lines. Since the onset of the conflict in 2022, both Russia and Ukraine have engaged in reciprocal attacks on each other’s energy and infrastructure targets.
In retaliation, Russian forces have regularly targeted Ukraine’s electricity generation and heating systems, especially during the harsh winter months, leading to widespread blackouts and affecting daily life in Ukrainian cities. As of now, there has been no immediate public response from Ukrainian officials concerning this latest attack, leaving many to wonder about the implications for the ongoing conflict.
