A missile strike on Belgorod on August 30 reportedly damaged an Ozon logistics hub and the local thermal power plant. Russian officials reported casualties and fires, attributing the attack to Ukraine.
The missile strike on Belgorod, targeting both logistics and energy infrastructure, highlights the ongoing cross-border attacks in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and their impact on civilian facilities and services.
Russia's Belgorod was struck by missiles on August 30, causing damage to an Ozon logistics facility and reportedly hitting the local thermal power plant. Acting Belgorod Oblast Governor Alexander Shuvaev stated that there were casualties and several fires, attributing the attack to Ukraine. Ozon confirmed its sorting center and delivery hub in Belgorod was hit, leading to a suspension of deliveries and order acceptance in the region while the company reorganizes its logistics. OSINT channels Exilenova and Supernova+ reported damage to the thermal power plant and other facilities, including a strike near the city's television tower. The Kyiv Independent noted it could not independently verify these claims. This incident follows previous strikes targeting energy and logistics infrastructure in Belgorod.