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Russian Telegram channels reported that a Ukrainian strike hit a thermal power plant near Belgorod on September 28. Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said the attack
damaged critical infrastructure and caused “significant power outages” across the oblast. No information is yet available on casualties or the extent of structural damage, according to Russian media reports. The attack highlights Ukraine’s use of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), which allow long-range, precise strikes across the frontline. HIMARS can reach targets around 70 kilometres away, making them capable of hitting energy facilities, supply depots, and military positions inside Russian territory. Ukraine’s military has not officially commented on the strike.
Impact on Russian Energy and Military Logistics
Belgorod, near the Kharkiv region, has seen repeated attacks on energy and military infrastructure. Ukrainian forces have intensified strikes on Russian oil, gas, and electricity networks, disrupting supply lines. According to the Financial Times, Ukraine’s attacks on 16 Russian oil refineries since August 2025 have cut refining capacity by more than one million barrels per day, affecting fuel availability for Moscow’s forces.
President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on September 17 that Ukraine would receive Patriot HIMARS missiles from the US, improving Kyiv’s ability to strike deep into Russian territory. Analysts note that targeting power plants and substations could worsen outages in Belgorod, complicate Russian military logistics, and put additional pressure on Moscow’s economy. Local authorities are working to restore electricity while monitoring the damage, and further updates are expected as inspections continue.
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