Belgorod hurricane damages homes, residents complain

A hurricane in Belgorod, Russia, caused significant damage to a residential building at 76A Konstantin Zaslonov Street, blowing the slate roof off and flooding the interior. The residents called emergency services but were reportedly told to wait until morning due to the bad weather, forcing them to drain the water and cut power themselves the next day. Local housing official Mikhail Bredikhin stated restoration would occur 'when favorable weather conditions occur' and claimed measures were taken to prevent moisture, which the homeowners deny. Mayor Valentin Demidov reported nine trees were downed and balcony frames torn off in the city but did not mention the roof damage.