Explosion reported over Belgorod
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted a power supply facility in Belgorod, Russia, on the morning of April 16, damaging electrical infrastructure and breaking windows in a nearby apartment building. The attack disrupted water service to residents, but local authorities have now restored water using backup generators, according to the regional governor. The incident is part of ongoing cross-border drone warfare between Ukraine and Russia, with Belgorod experiencing frequent UAV alerts and attacks.
New visual reports confirm black smoke is visible from multiple parts of the city, not just the initial explosion site.
The target has been identified as the Yuzhnaya electrical substation on Gubkin Street, with the attack causing a fire.
The message specifies the strike occurred in the 'Kharkiv Mountain area' of Belgorod.
Video footage confirms the strike on the Yuzhnaya substation, showing significant smoke and fire damage.
The incoming message confirms the target was a local substation, adding detail to the earlier report.
Footage shows the immediate aftermath of the strike on the Yuzhnaya electrical substation in Belgorod.
New visual evidence shows a fire at the substation following the drone attack.
The strike has resulted in localized power outages in the Kharkovskaya Gora district.
The attack has now caused power outages in the Belgorod area.
Police have blocked Gubkin Street and traffic police are redirecting vehicles at the intersection with Korolev Street due to the fire.
The message adds a photo and confirms the substation is on fire.
New video footage has been released showing the intense fire and burning transformers at the substation.
The attack has caused power outages in parts of Belgorod city.
Residents in the Kharkiv Mountain area have reported a power outage following the attack.
The power outage from the Belgorod attack has now caused a water supply failure in Kharkiv's mountain area, with crews attempting to connect backup power.
New video shows traffic gridlock and civilians filming the fire on Gubkin Street, illustrating the immediate local disruption.
The fire has been extinguished, with preliminary reports indicating only minor equipment damage and that the smoke came from burning tires. Power was cut intentionally as a safety measure.
New details confirm the drone strike also damaged a car and the windows of an apartment building.
The mayor provided new details, confirming damage to an apartment's glazing and a car, and specifying that temporary power and water outages are occurring on several streets.
Water service has been restored to Belgorod residents using backup generators, according to the regional governor.