Russian Belgorod faces third possible blackout in weeks after missile strikes
Photo: Governor warns of potential blackout (Getty Images)
On Saturday evening, October 11, Belgorod was once again hit by a missile strike, raising the risk of another blackout, according to Russian Telegram channels.
Around 7:00 PM local time, videos appeared online capturing air raid sirens and a series of loud explosions. According to local channels, the Luch Thermal Power Plant was targeted.
The day before, the regional governor had confirmed that the entire region faced a missile threat. Shortly after the attack, Vyacheslav Gladkov reported that air defense systems had been activated and the missiles were allegedly shot down.
"As a result of falling debris in Belgorod, trash caught fire, and firefighters are working to extinguish it. Windows were blown out, and the roof and facade of a commercial building were damaged. Two vehicles were affected. In the village of Tavrovo, Belgorod district, a car body was damaged. In the Dubovoye settlement, the roof of a private house was punctured," he said.
A short time later, at 7:47 PM local time, Gladkov wrote that brief rolling power outages were possible following the latest strike. Some local channels reported electricity interruptions in the city.
Blackout in Belgorod
On October 5, Russians also reported that the Luch substation in Belgorod had been hit by a missile strike, causing the substation to catch fire and triggering widespread outages across most districts.
On the night of October 6, the governor said nearly 40,000 residents were left without electricity, and the city experienced additional outages during the day following another attack.
