Energy infrastructure damaged in Belgorod after strikes — NRG-IA

Belgorod, once again in the impact zone of the energy war The reported attack in Belgorod marks another episode in the expansion of the war onto critical infrastructure. According to Reuters, local authorities announced on Telegram that energy infrastructure was damaged following a missile and drone strike on the Russian region bordering Ukraine. The strikes also hit the city of Belgorod, disrupting electricity and water supplies as a result of the impact. Belgorod occupies a sensitive position in the architecture of the conflict. The region lies directly on the Russian-Ukrainian border and has been repeatedly exposed to cross-border attacks. In this case, the stakes go beyond the isolated destruction of a single facility. The damage to the energy infrastructure exerts pressure on local grids, public services, and the regional administration's capacity to maintain normal operations. Reuters noted that it could not independently verify the reports from local authorities, while both…