In Belgorod, a city in Russia, around 100,000 residents were reported to be without running water following power surges triggered by Ukrainian airstrikes targeting the local power grid. These assaults led to emergency shutdowns of two pumping stations, exacerbating ongoing utility outages that have been frequent in the region since the start of the year due to increasing conflict. The local government has been mobilizing crews to restore services to affected customers as quickly as possible.

The situation has placed significant pressure on Belgorod’s infrastructure, particularly as Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported that approximately 84,000 people were also without heating, gas, or electricity in the wake of multiple strikes. The continuing attacks have further strained the already tense conditions in the Belgorod region, which has faced repeated drone and missile incidents, resulting in critical service disruptions.

Mayor Valentin Demidov indicated on Monday that emergency teams were working diligently to reinstate water supply, acknowledging that while some areas had begun to receive service again, many residents remained impacted. The events underscore the ongoing humanitarian challenges presented by the conflict, affecting the basic daily needs of civilians in the region as hostilities continue.