In a video address published on Telegram, Gladkov stated that the men who died were working to restore damaged heating and electricity networks in the city.
According to him, the rehabilitation work will continue on Saturday, because during the night it was too dangerous to carry out the work.
Earlier, he announced that the attack caused serious damage to the power plants, as a result of which the supply of electricity, heating and water was interrupted. Three residential buildings were also damaged.
Russia’s Belgorod has been under missile fire for the past hour with strikes hitting the thermal power plant and railway station. Power heating and water were cut off. Governor Gladkov confirmed serious damage to energy infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/a3UEOTh1De
— WarTranslated (@wartranslated) February 13, 2026
The unofficial Telegram channel SHOT reported that residents reported multiple powerful explosions in the city, and that air defenses were activated.
Belgorod, located about 40 kilometers from the border with Ukraine, is often the target of attacks by Ukrainian forces.
(Vijesti.ba)
