Ukrainian drone strike knocks out Sevastopol power
A Ukrainian drone attack overnight knocked out Sevastopol’s main power substation, leaving thousands of residents without electricity for at least a day. The strike was reported by Russian‑installed governor Mikhail Razvozhayev, who warned that some areas would remain dark until Wednesday evening.
The attack is part of Kyiv’s broader strategy to target critical infrastructure in occupied Crimea, aiming to pressure Russia into negotiating a cease‑fire. Sevastopol, a major port and logistics hub on the peninsula, has seen increasing pressure from Ukrainian forces.
Buildings pictured in Yevpatoria, Crimea, during a night‑time power outage caused by the drone strike.
Governor Razvozhayev urged residents to conserve energy, including turning down screen brightness and pausing background apps. He also advised checking on elderly neighbours as temperatures climbed to 30°C. Emergency services were placed on high alert.
Ukraine’s official statement confirmed that the main substation had been hit. The attack also allegedly damaged other military sites, and explosions were reported in Bakhchisarai, Kerch, and near the Russian Aerospace Forces’ radio‑engineering battalion on Mount Ai‑Petri.
Cars queue for fuel at a gas station in Sevastopol after authorities halted fuel sales, intensifying shortages amid the ongoing siege.
The power cut comes as Crimea faces a growing fuel crisis. Russian‑installed leader Sergei Aksyonov announced the suspension of all petrol sales, restricting fuel mainly to government services. Panic buying has also surged, particularly for basic supplies such as sugar.
For additional context, a map of Russian military control over Ukrainian territory shows the strategic importance of Crimea and its links to mainland Russia via land, road, and rail bridges.
