💥 Attack

The Russian city of Belgorod was hit by what regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov described as 'the most massive' strike on the city, allegedly involving HIMARS missile systems. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties but damage to energy infrastructure.

Belgorod, Belgorod Oblast
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Kyiv Independent Institute for the Study of War

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The Russian city of Belgorod was hit on Jan. 24 by what regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov described as 'the most massive' strike on the city, allegedly involving HIMARS.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: uncertain

According to preliminary information, there are no casualties.

Ukrainian forces struck Belgorod TPP with HIMARS on the night of January 24-25

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Extracted: 2026-02-18T13:41:08.440Z

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