Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Russians near front line grow weary of war
Near the border with Ukraine, a village called Kozinka is almost empty.
Most people left because of the war.
Ukrainian soldiers came twice but didn't hurt the people.
The villagers used to be friends with Ukrainians and even sang songs together.
Now, drones fly around, and the city of Belgorod is having trouble with electricity.
The governor said people might have to leave if the power goes out.
Many people are tired of the war and the problems it causes.
Some want to leave the army, but they can't.
The government is trying to help, but people are still unhappy.
Kozinka village near the Ukrainian border is nearly abandoned due to war.
Ukrainian forces entered Kozinka twice but did not target civilians.
Residents of Belgorod region face power outages after a missile strike on a thermal power plant.
Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov warns of potential evacuation if power is lost.
Locals are growing weary of the war and government restrictions on discussing hardships.
- Who
- Residents of Kozinka and Belgorod region, Russian authorities, Ukrainian forces
- What
- Residents growing tired of war, power plant attack, potential evacuation
- When
- Ongoing since 2023, recent attacks in January 2024
- Where
- Kozinka village and Belgorod city, Russia
- Why
- Proximity to Ukrainian border, ongoing conflict, infrastructure attacks
- Location
- Kozinka, Belgorod region, Russia
- Population
- Fewer than 10 residents remain
- Border Distance
- Less than 1 kilometer from Ukraine
- Evacuation Status
- Village shut down by authorities
- Compensation
- Promised but not yet received
- Recent Attacks
- Ukrainian forces entered in 2023 and 2024
- Governor
- Vyacheslav Gladkov
- Power Plant Attack
- January 2024, caused near-blackout