Ukrainian forces struck key energy infrastructure in Russia’s Belgorod region on 28 September, triggering a major blackout across the city and surrounding areas. The attack targeted the Belgorod thermal power plant and nearby substations. Local authorities said more than 500,000 people were left without electricity. Vyacheslav Gladkov, governor of Belgorod Oblast, confirmed the strikes and described the power outages as “significant”. He said two people were hospitalised with shrapnel w...
