The Blackout In Belgorod Was Caused By Only Eight HIMARS Missiles

• 9.01.2026, 23:58

Details of the successful operation of the AFU.

On the night of Friday, January 9, a number of attacks on Belgorod's energy infrastructure facilities were recorded, after which Russians complained of a complete blackout. It became known that the strikes were carried out using HIMARS multiple rocket launchers.

This was reported by the Telegram channel "Spy Dossier", which is run by an employee of one of the special services. According to preliminary information, a total of 14 missiles were used, six of which were shot down.

What facilities were attacked with HIMARS:

- Luch CHPP - fire, transformer burned down;

- Belgorodskaya CHPP - fire, pipeline, transformer, administrative buildings damaged;

- Belgorod 330 kV substation - fire, substation de-energized.

On the evening of January 9, 18 more 110 kV substations and 10 35 kV substations were de-energized as a result of these strikes.

"The damage is not critical. Repair work is being carried out," the author of the channel noted.