Overnight explosions trigger widespread blackouts across occupied Crimea

Residents in Sevastopol faced power outages after a series of explosions were heard in the city.

Explosions were also reported near the Simferopol power plant. Power outages followed in Sevastopol, Simferopol, and Dzhankoy.

The Russian occupation administration in Crimea has not officially commented on the incident. The cause of the outages and the extent of the damage remain unclear.

Strikes on military infrastructure in Russia and Crimea

Ukrainian Defense Forces routinely strike Russian military targets across occupied Crimea.

The Ukrainian military previously reported hits on Russian command posts and attack drone manufacturing, storage, and launch facilities. Past strikes targeted areas including Hvardiiske, Novofedorivka, and Olenivka.

Sevastopol previously suffered widespread blackouts following drone strikes, which forced power facilities into emergency operation modes and widespread internet disruptions.

Ukrainian forces continue to strike military infrastructure across occupied territories and deep inside the Russian rear.