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Russian Power Plant Attack Leaves 550,000 Without Electricity

1/12/2026

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On January 12, a power plant in Novocherkassk, Russia, was attacked, triggering a fire and highlighting its role in electricity transmission, according to Astra.
That night, Russia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted 13 Ukrainian drones.
In Belgorod Oblast, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced an intensified search for internal enemies amid outages from Ukrainian strikes.
He described the energy situation as extremely dire, with more than 550,000 residents affected.

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On January 12, a power plant in Novocherkassk, Russia, was attacked, triggering a fire and highlighting its role in electricity transmission, according to Astra.
That night, Russia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted 13 Ukrainian drones.
In Belgorod Oblast, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced an intensified search for internal enemies amid outages from Ukrainian strikes.
He described the energy situation as extremely dire, with more than 550,000 residents affected.