Ukraine Launches HIMARS Missiles Striking Russia's Belgorod, Bryansk, and Oryol Regions

The Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out a missile strike on the city of Belgorod. The attack involved rockets launched from the American-made HIMARS multiple launch rocket system. Local residents reported hearing five to six powerful explosions. Bright flashes appeared in the sky, followed by columns of white smoke. According to Valentin Demidov, Mayor of Belgorod, the attack disrupted electricity, heating, and water supply systems in several parts of the city. Later, Vyacheslav Gladkov, Governor of the Belgorod Region, stated that the strike caused extensive damage to energy infrastructure. He said the attack affected facilities in the Belgorod, Rakityansky, Borisovsky, Grayvoronsky, and Yakovlevsky districts. Authorities reported no casualties.