Significant Power Outage in Crimea Following Ukrainian Assault on Electrical Infrastructure

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An overnight attack by Ukrainian forces on several power substations resulted in a widespread blackout throughout Crimea, which is under Russian occupation, on July 5, as reported by local Telegram channels. The substations targeted included those in Bakhchysarai and Zymyne, although these assertions have yet to be independently confirmed. This event comes on the heels of a reported Ukrainian strike on July 3 that inflicted damage on at least seven Russian military aircraft at the Saky air base. Ukrainian authorities have indicated that their troops also targeted 12 power substations and one gas distribution facility in a different 48-hour operation, underscoring Kyiv's ongoing initiative against infrastructure that aids Russian military endeavors.

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00:00A widespread blackout reportedly swept across Russian-occupied Crimea overnight

00:04after Ukrainian strikes targeted key power substations.

00:08According to local telegram channels, the Bakchisere and Zimine substations were hit,

00:13leaving large parts of the peninsula without electricity.

00:17The reports have not been independently verified.

00:20The reported attack comes as Ukraine continues targeting infrastructure

00:24it says supports Russia's military operations in occupied territories.

00:29Just days earlier, Ukraine's security service claimed it damaged

00:33or destroyed at least seven Russian military aircraft

00:36during a drone strike on the Saki Air Base in Crimea.

00:39Ukraine has also reported striking multiple power substations

00:43and a gas distribution station in occupied regions,

00:46arguing that energy facilities supplying Russian forces are legitimate military targets.

00:52Russian authorities have not immediately confirmed the reported blackout

00:56or the extent of any damage.

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