WATCH Russian orchestra play on in blackout caused by Ukrainian attack
A local orchestra continued to perform during a Ukrainian missile strike in the city of Belgorod on Sunday, according to a video shared by the region's governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov.
On Sunday, Ukrainian forces fired missiles into the border region targeting civilian infrastructure, which caused power interruptions in several districts of Belgorod, including downtown. At least three civilians were injured in the attack, according to Gladkov.
In the video posted by Gladkov on his Telegram channel the same evening, the Belgorod State Philharmonic is seen playing in the darkness, with audience members holding up their phones to illuminate the sheet music.
“Music is eternal, as is the heroism of our musicians,” the governor wrote, adding that “music continued to play even after the lights went out in the Philharmonic hall.”
Ukraine has intensified its strikes on Russia in recent months, frequently targeting civilian areas and infrastructure. Last week, another major drone attack was reported in Belgorod Region, which left seven civilians injured and caused electricity and water supply disruptions in parts of the region.
Moscow has repeatedly denounced such raids as acts of “terrorism” and warned of retaliatory strikes against Ukrainian military facilities.
