Crimea plunged into blackouts after reported blasts and power plant strike
Russian Emergencies Ministry at the scene of the incident (Photo: Getty Images)
In occupied Crimea, a series of explosions occurred overnight on June 22. Following this, residents of several cities reported power outages, according to OSINT channels.
The first reports of explosions began coming in on Sunday evening from various areas of the temporarily occupied peninsula.
In particular, explosions were heard in the area of Armyansk in northern Crimea. Residents of Feodosia, Sevastopol, and other localities also reported loud sounds and the operation of air defense systems.
One of the local public pages reported that explosions were heard in Simferopol and that flashes were observed near the Tavriyska Thermal Power Plant (TPP).
Later, information about power outages began appearing on social media. According to local residents, electricity went out in Feodosia, Kerch, Sevastopol, and several other areas of occupied Crimea.
During the previous attack on June 21, the Tavriiska TPP had already sustained damage.
According to available data, a burned-out tank can be seen on the station's premises, as well as a charred and deformed façade of a nearby building. In addition, a hole has been recorded in the wall of the main building, likely caused by a drone strike.
Currently, there is no official information from the Russian authorities in Crimea regarding the consequences of the explosions overnight.
As is known, Crimea has recently experienced massive drone attacks, with bridges and other transport routes being hit. Part of the occupied peninsula was left without electricity on Sunday, June 21, following a Ukrainian drone attack. Russians are asking residents to conserve electricity.
Fuel sales at gas stations in Crimea have been completely halted since June 21, for cash, non-cash payments, and coupons.
