The governor of Russia's Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, reported that 600,000 residents are currently without power, heating, or water following a missile strike by Ukraine on Saturday.
Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor, shared the news via Telegram, stating that efforts are underway to restore services, though he described the situation as "extremely challenging."
Footage from Reuters captured in Belgorod city showed streets in darkness, with locals navigating their way using hand-held torches and car headlights.
The Belgorod region, which is adjacent to Ukraine's Kharkiv region and had a population of 1.5 million before the war, has been a frequent target of Ukrainian attacks since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Meanwhile, Russia has consistently targeted Ukraine’s power infrastructure, resulting in rolling blackouts and damage to heating systems, especially during this winter. A recent overnight strike on Thursday caused significant disruptions, leaving around half of Kyiv's apartment blocks without heating.
With temperatures in both Russia and Ukraine plummeting well below freezing in recent days, the impact on daily life is becoming increasingly severe.
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The U.S. has launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran targeted a container ship and said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also claimed to have expanded attacks on U.S. military facilities across the Gulf.
The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum will bring together nearly 160 media leaders, experts and officials from 54 countries in Azerbaijan's historic city of Shusha on 13-14 July, to discuss journalism’s role in peacebuilding, restoring public trust and tackling challenges.
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