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UkrainePublished: 3 July 2026 at 12:37

Explosions and fire in Belgorod on Friday; thermal power plant damaged

On Friday morning, explosions occurred in Russia's Belgorod, causing a fire and disruptions to water and electricity supply. The attack damaged the Michurinskaya thermal power plant and the Energomash factory.

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On Friday morning, explosions were heard in the Russian city of Belgorod. According to the UNIAN agency, a fire broke out and residents reported disruptions to water and electricity supply. The Telegram channel "Exilenova+" reported that the Michurinskaya thermal power plant was hit. Another channel, "Supernova+", claimed the attack targeted the Energomash factory, which produces equipment for thermal and nuclear power plants, as well as the oil and gas industry. Russian propaganda media also confirmed the attack. Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues since February 24, 2022, and the war overall has been ongoing since 2014.

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