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Rocket event in Belgorod Oblast, Russian Federation on Sun 22nd February 2026

22nd February 2026

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Overnight, Ukraine once again carried out a large-scale combined rocket and drone attack on Belgorod City. More than 20 rockets (HIMARS and other types) were launched, several of which impacted the Belgorod Thermal Power Plant (50.60009, 36.61893) and the "Frunzenskaya" 330 kV electrical substation (50.65719, 36.41583). Numerous "Darts" drones also attacked targets in the region. As a result, both facilities suffered serious damage, resulting in power outages, heating failures, and water supply disruptions.

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