The governor of the region, Vecheslav Gladkov, announced the situation in the Belgorod Oblast on Telegram. The politician stated that the energy situation there was “practically catastrophic” and said that electricity could be completely cut off in this territory. Thus, approximately 1.5 million people will be without electricity.
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When did Ukraine's attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure begin?
The governor appeals to residents. “It's the first time”
Gladkov also appealed to the oblast's inhabitants to leave the region and move to places where there is warmth and electricity. “If possible,” he wrote. Gubernatoz noted that if this is not possible, the authorities will transport those in need to municipalities that can accommodate such a large number of people or other regions.
The politician also emphasized that this was the first time since the beginning of the war that the Belgorod Oblast experienced electricity problems “on such a scale.”
A huge blow to Russia. Ukraine hit its energy infrastructure
The Ukrainian military has continued missile attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure since January 9. As a result of the attacks, according to Gładkov, over 550,000 people were left without electricity and heating. inhabitants, and water another 200 thousand.
According to TVP Info, citing reports from the Dossier Spy Telegram channel, the Ukrainian Armed Forces were to use HIMARS missile launchers manufactured by the USA to attack the energy infrastructure in the Belgorod Oblast. Of the 14 missiles fired, only six were intercepted.
