Ukrainian missiles hit energy installations in Russia's Belgorod

Ukrainian missiles hit the Russian border town of Belgorod, severely damaging energy infrastructure and causing widespread power, water, and heating outages, marking the second major strike in five days. The attack underscores ongoing tensions as the area remains a frequent target since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Stephen Coates/Reuters

27 February 2026 at 07:26:16

Residential buildings during a power blackout, that according to local authorities was caused by a recent Ukrainian missile attack targeting the regional energy system, amid the Russia-Ukraine military conflict in Belgorod, Russia, February 3, 2026.

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Ukrainian missiles struck the Russian town of Belgorod near the border, inflicting serious damage on energy installations and disrupting power, water and heating, the regional governor said early on Friday.

The attack on Belgorod, 40 km (25 miles) from the Ukrainian border, and the surrounding district, was the second in five days to cause serious damage.

The area has been a frequent target of Ukraine's military in the four years since Russia invaded its smaller neighbour.

"Serious damage has occurred with energy infrastructure," Vyacheslav Gladkov wrote on Telegram. "As a result, there have been disruptions to supplies of power, water and heating."

There was no comment from Ukrainian officials.

Gladkov said the extent of the damage would be assessed at first light.

Pictures posted on unofficial Telegram channels showed residential areas in darkness and skies lit up with explosions.

-Stephen Coates/Reuters

Ukrainian missiles struck the Russian border town of Belgorod, damaging energy infrastructure and causing outages in power, water, and heating, marking the second serious attack in five days.