A Ukrainian air attack on Crimea’s main power substation has left Sevastopol, the peninsula’s largest city, without electricity.
Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian‑installed governor, confirmed that the strike knocked out the grid overnight and said some areas would remain dark until Wednesday evening.
The attack is part of Kyiv’s wider campaign to target power facilities in Russian‑occupied areas, a move intended to pressure Moscow and curb oil revenue.
In response, Razvozhayev urged residents to save battery power, lower screen brightness and check on elderly neighbours as temperatures rise toward 30°C.
Fuel shortages have compounded the crisis. A day after the attack, Russian‑installed leader Sergei Aksyonov announced that all petrol sales had been suspended, leaving only government vehicles with fuel.
Russia’s defence ministry claims it shot down over 300 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Kyiv’s air force said 95 of 101 its own drones launched from Moscow were intercepted.
The conflict has intensified as Kyiv continues to hit key logistical points, including bridges linking Crimea to Ukrainian territory, and the situation remains volatile.
