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Ukraine’s large-scale drone attack on Russian territory overnight killed at least four people and damaged infrastructure, with the Moscow region among the worst-hit as air defenses downed hundreds of drones. The strikes, framed by Kyiv as retaliation for recent Russian attacks on Ukraine, come amid ongoing fighting and stalled diplomacy.
Ukraine launched a drone swarm against Moscow—the largest UAV attack of 2026—with drones reportedly flying over the capital for more than 24 hours, triggering airport closures and intensified security as Russian authorities attempt interceptions; the report also cites related strikes in Crimea, Luhansk, and near Novorossiysk, alongside broader geopolitical commentary surrounding arms deals and U.S. drone involvement.
Ukraine reportedly carried out overnight strikes targeting energy infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod Oblast and an oil depot in the Russian-occupied city of Luhansk, with local footage and officials describing damage and power outages in Belgorod. Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claims at publication. Russia said 95 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight. Kyiv says oil facilities are valid military targets to weaken Moscow's war effort, while Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine's power grid.
Ukrainian drone and missile strikes knocked out large parts of Belgorod’s power and heating infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands cold and prompting evacuations of about a quarter of the city’s buildings, while Russian state media largely downplayed the damage and emphasized drone interceptions.
Multiple explosions targeted energy facilities across Russia, including a substation in Belgorod and an oil pumping station near Almetyevsk in Tatarstan, with reports of fires and drone/missile strikes as Ukraine-related conflict tensions persist; Transneft facilities were involved and Ukraine has not publicly commented on the incidents.
Missile strikes hit Russia overnight, causing Belgorod to suffer blackouts and disrupting electricity, water, and heating; reports also cited blasts in other cities and an attack on the Kaleikino oil-pumping station in Tatarstan, underscoring renewed targeting of Russia’s energy infrastructure amid the war. Ukrainian comment on the strikes was not available at publication.
Speculation is rising that Putin may announce a mobilization as Russia faces military strains and domestic pressure, with reports of Telegram being blocked to curb protests, ongoing Ukrainian strikes on strategic sites, and deteriorating conditions in Belgorod fueling analyses that Moscow could widen the war through a draft.
Ukraine’s Defence Forces say they hit the Balashovo oil depot in Russia’s Saratov region, along with concentrations of Russian troops near Dronivka in Belgorod region, UAV command posts near Rivnopillya and Mykolaivka, a repair unit near Yalta, and a MLRS near Poltavka, with Russian losses and damage still being assessed; Kyiv also reported a drone strike by the SBU on a Russian chemical plant producing fuel components for missiles.
Overnight Ukrainian shelling damaged Belgorod near Russia's border, with regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov saying there is 'serious damage', power outages ongoing and emergency measures under way; nearby Bryansk region also reported hits on energy facilities as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues.
The Russian city of Belgorod was struck on Jan. 24 in what regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov described as the 'most massive' attack, reportedly involving HIMARS. Preliminary information suggests no casualties, but damage to energy infrastructure and outbuilding fires were reported, with emergency crews dispatched; debris damaged roofs in Tavrovo. Belgorod Oblast borders Ukraine, and Kyiv has warned of retaliation against Russia’s energy sector as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure.
Ukrainian drones and missiles hit Belgorod, Russia, targeting energy infrastructure and plunging large parts of the city into darkness amid ongoing fighting around Kupiansk as Russians attempt to reinforce frontline pockets. The post aggregates battlefield updates, drones and Starlink-enabled operations, and casualty tallies circulating on social media, while civilians cope with outages, damaged infrastructure, and disruptions to daily life.
Ukraine reportedly struck a large energy facility in Russia’s Belgorod region, with local sources saying a combined heat and power plant was hit and that 24 munitions damaged energy infrastructure while dozens of explosions were reported, prompting power and gas outages; Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov attributed the damage to US-made HIMARS and said there were no casualties. Kyiv had not commented by publication. The strike comes amid ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid that have left residents with heating and electricity outages, as no progress on an energy-truce was reported in Abu Dhabi.
Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said residents should be prepared for temporary relocation if power and heating outages worsen on the border, with plans to move people to other municipalities or regions, as Russian officials blame Ukrainian strikes for the outages amid a broader regional energy crisis.
A Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Belgorod region killed one person and wounded two, including a child, amid ongoing tensions before upcoming peace talks in Paris aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict. The region and Ukraine have experienced recent attacks, with casualties reported on both sides, as international efforts to secure peace and security guarantees continue.
Ukrainian attacks in Russia's Belgorod and Kursk regions caused over 20,000 power outages, with reports of missile strikes and cross-border raids, amid ongoing tensions and Russia's recent escalation against Ukraine's energy infrastructure.