Ukrainian forces likely used HIMARS to strike power transformer stations in Belgorod, causing major blackouts and loss of heating.
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Power transformer stations in Belgorod hit
HIMARS probably used
Big blackouts and heating lost
FPV drone operators from the 72nd Black Zaporozhians Separate Mechanised Brigade have carried out a unique operation: hunting down a TOS-1A heavy flamethrower system in Belgorod Oblast. Four direct hits caused a large-scale detonation of the thermobaric ammunition. The vehicle, worth more than US$10 million, was turned into scrap on its own soil.
Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov stated that Ukraine's massive missile attack damaged energy infrastructure in Belgorod Oblast.
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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:26.161Z
Source story: day-1142b-2026-02-09