VIDEO “Massive” missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region, which has been left without electricity, heat and water / Governor: “Energy infrastructure has suffered serious damage”
Air attack on the Russian region of Belgorod. Photo: Capture X
A “massive” Ukrainian missile attack has caused severe damage to energy infrastructure and disrupted electricity, heat and water supplies in Russia's Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, the region's governor said on Monday morning, according to Reuters.
“As a result, the energy infrastructure suffered serious damage,” Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Telegram.
“There are interruptions in the supply of electricity, water and heat to homes,” he added.
Gladkov described the attack as “massive”, affecting both the city of Belgorod, located 40 km from the border, and the surrounding area. He said the extent of the damage would be assessed first thing in the morning.
Images appearing on social media show both the anti-aircraft in action and what appear to be ground impacts from the airstrikes:
Russian air defenses in Belgorod at work. Although it did manage to suppress several drones/missiles, many hit their target, leading to power outages in the whole district. https://t.co/OTYoIX6kYd pic.twitter.com/SHjosqtEYw
— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) February 22, 2026
Having successfully destroyed the electrical and heating networks in Russia's Belgorod, Ukrainian forces are now focusing on Bryansk.
Russians thought this was a one way war.
An 750kv substation is taking out with a high powered missile.
pic.twitter.com/DgWZSX0MJm— Jay in Kyiv (@JayinKyiv) February 9, 2026
Belgorod has been frequently attacked by Ukrainian forces in the conflict, which turns four this week.
