Devastating Ukrainian Drone Strikes Against Belgorod Isn’t News in Russia
Kyiv Post • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian drone and missile strikes have repeatedly targeted Belgorod, a Russian city near the Ukraine border, causing widespread blackouts, heating outages, and damage to infrastructure and residential buildings since December, with the most recent major attack on February 22-23 hitting key power and heating facilities.
- Despite significant damage and disruptions affecting thousands of residents, Kremlin-controlled Russian media and officials have largely downplayed or ignored the attacks, focusing instead on claims of shooting down the majority of incoming drones and missiles without acknowledging the extent of the damage or evacuations.
- Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov confirmed serious damage to energy infrastructure, injuries, and property damage but provided limited information on repair timelines, urging residents to remain patient and patriotic amid ongoing disruptions.
