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Belgorod Governor Warns of Blackouts Amid Missile Threats

10/13/2025

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Vyacheslav Gladkov, the Belgorod region governor, warned of potential rolling blackouts after a reported Ukrainian missile strike and property damage in Belgorod and nearby towns.
He said debris from intercepted missiles ignited fires in the city.
Local channels speculated about a strike on the Luch thermal power plant, but the claim remains unconfirmed.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported only drone activity and denied missile strikes.

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Vyacheslav Gladkov, the Belgorod region governor, warned of potential rolling blackouts after a reported Ukrainian missile strike and property damage in Belgorod and nearby towns.
He said debris from intercepted missiles ignited fires in the city.
Local channels speculated about a strike on the Luch thermal power plant, but the claim remains unconfirmed.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported only drone activity and denied missile strikes.