Drone attack causes blackout in Russian-occupied Sevastopol
Photo: Ukrainian military personnel launching a drone (Getty Images)
The temporarily Russian-occupied city of Sevastopol was left without power following a drone attack. This was confirmed by the city's occupation-appointed governor, while partisans from the ATESH movement are reporting problems with internet and communication services, according to the TASS news agency and the ATESH Telegram channel.
Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev confirmed that Sevastopol has been completely de-energized following a strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The occupier noted that a special regime has been implemented at the facilities, and specialists are assessing the extent of the damage.
Meanwhile, the ATESH movement reports that communication and internet outages have begun in Sevastopol. In addition, other occupied cities have also been left without power following the drone strikes.
There is no power in:
- Berdyansk;
- Melitopol;
- Henichesk.
In addition to the official statement from the 'governor' about power problems in Sevastopol, residents are also reporting outages. They are sharing a map of the power cuts.
Context of the news
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to systematically destroy enemy infrastructure in the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and neighboring areas, not only in Russia's rear. On the night of August 12, in Novorossiysk, following a massive drone attack, probable strikes on Russian military vessels, a grain terminal, and an oil terminal were recorded.
The attack involved Palyanytsia jet drones, Neptune missiles, and unmanned maritime systems.
Following the strike, operations at the Novorossiysk grain terminal were suspended.
