An explosion at the Luch substation in Belgorod, Russia, left most of the region without electricity on the evening of the incident. Regional authorities are holding emergency meetings to ensure backup power supply for critical infrastructure.
Analysts note that such attacks on infrastructure have become a reciprocal tactic in the ongoing conflict, as Russia and Ukraine respond to each other's strikes on energy facilities.
Belgorod is strategically important as a launch pad for operations against Ukrainian regions, with the Luch substation providing power to both civilians and Russian military forces.
Social media reactions in Belgorod criticize Russian authorities and call for more aggressive actions against Ukraine, hoping for greater security. However, the expert points out that a country engaged in aggressive warfare cannot ensure lasting peace or energy stability for its citizens.
The situation, according to the speaker, can only be resolved by ending Russia's war against Ukraine and changing society's attitudes—not by temporary repairs to infrastructure.
