Ukrainian drone attack knocks out power in Sevastopol, Crimea

Wed Jun 24 2026 13:25:36 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A Ukrainian strike destroyed Sevastopol’s main power substation, plunging the port city into darkness and prompting authorities to implement emergency measures amid rising fuel shortages.

A Ukrainian drone strike on the night of Tuesday knocked out Sevastopol’s main power substation, leaving the Russian‑occupied city in darkness. Moscow‑installed governor Mikhail Razvozhayev warned of possible outages lasting until Wednesday evening and called the attack ‘vile’ as it aimed to deprive residents of basic services. The Ukrainian air force said 48 military sites were hit, including the substation, while Russian forces counter‑attacked, destroying over 300 drones. Fuel supplies in Sevastopol have already been cut off, with all petrol sales suspended by the local administration. Residents are urged to conserve electricity and check on vulnerable neighbours as temperatures rise.

Ukrainian drone attack knocks out power in Sevastopol, Crimea

A Ukrainian drone strike destroyed the main power substation in the Russian‑occupied port city of Sevastopol overnight, plunging the city into darkness, officials said on Tuesday. Moscow‑installed governor Mikhail Razvozhayev warned that some districts may remain without electricity until after Wednesday evening, while emergency services remain on high alert.

The Ukrainian air force said it targeted 48 military installations in the peninsula, with the Sevastopol substation hit among them. Russian forces responded: the defence ministry destroyed over 300 drones that night, while Kyiv reports intercepting 95 of 101 Russian drones launched that evening.

In the wake of repeated attacks on Crimea’s infrastructure, fuel supplies in the city have already been cut off. Russian‑installed leader Sergei Aksyonov announced that all petrol sales were suspended, reserving the fuel for government services.

Residents were urged to conserve energy – turn down phone brightness, close background apps – and for the elderly to check on neighbours amid temperatures expected to reach 30°C.