The Belgorod region is establishing emergency commissions to address utility outages after the governor announced residents would lack hot water until April following a Ukrainian air attack.
In response to a significant increase in complaints about utility services, authorities in Belgorod, Russia, are forming emergency commissions aimed at managing these issues. This move comes in light of Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov's warning that due to a Ukrainian airstrike on critical infrastructure, residents in the regional capital will be without hot water until at least April, prompting a public outcry.
During a government meeting, Governor Gladkov outlined the operational framework for these commissions, which will be located in district offices throughout Belgorod. These commissions will be monitored by state housing inspectors alongside officials from the regional Housing and Communal Services Ministry to ensure efficiency and accountability. To alleviate financial burdens on residents, Gladkov emphasized that utility bills would be recalibrated, allowing residents to avoid charges for services that are unavailable.
In his communication on Telegram, the governor reassured citizens that costs associated with alternative energy sources like generators, as well as maintenance expenses, would be borne by the regional government. The establishment of these commissions signifies an urgent response to public dissatisfaction and aims to provide immediate relief and clarity on ongoing utilities management until the situation can be stabilized.
