Ukraine attack seriously damages infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod, governor says

February 22, 2026 5:37 PM EST

Feb 23 (Reuters) - ‌A "massive" Ukrainian ​missile ​attack inflicted serious damage on energy infrastructure ‌and disrupted supplies of power, ⁠heat and water in Russia's ‌Belgorod region on ‌the border with Ukraine, the region's governor said early ​on Monday.

"There has been, as a result, serious ⁠damage to energy infrastructure," Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov ​said on Telegram. "In residences, there are interruptions in supplies ​of electricity, water ‌and heat."

Gladkov described the attack as "massive", affecting ⁠both the city of Belgorod, 40 km (25 miles) from the ⁠border, and the surrouding area. He ​said the extent of damage would be assessed at first light.

Belgorod ‌has frequently come under attack from Ukrainian forces ‌in the conflict whose ⁠fourth anniversary ‌will be ​marked this week.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by David ‌Gregorio)



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