Ukrainian attack cuts power and water in Russia’s Belgorod Region

January 10, 2026 / 10:36 PM

Residential building plunged into darkness after Ukrainian strike hits Russia’s Belgorod region

Sharjah 24 – Reuters: A Ukrainian missile strike on Saturday in Russia’s Belgorod border region left 600,000 residents without electricity, heating, and water, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported. He acknowledged the severity of the situation and confirmed that restoration efforts were ongoing.

Governor confirms widespread disruption

Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of the Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, stated that 600,000 people were affected by the loss of electricity, heating, and water following the Ukrainian missile attack.

In a Telegram post, Gladkov said teams were working to restore essential services, but the conditions remained extremely challenging.

Streets left in darkness

Footage from Belgorod showed streets without lighting, with residents navigating using torches and car headlights.

Repeated attacks by Kyiv forces

The Belgorod region, adjacent to Ukraine’s Kharkiv region and home to a pre-war population of 1.5 million, has faced repeated attacks by Ukrainian forces since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.

Ukraine’s energy infrastructure under fire

Russia has also repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, triggering daily power outages and striking heating systems during the winter months.

Sub-zero temperatures worsen crisis

An overnight attack on Thursday cut heating to nearly half of Kyiv’s residential complexes, as temperatures across much of Russia and Ukraine have dropped well below freezing in recent days.