Key facts
- An attack on the Taman substation in Russia's Krasnodar Krai caused widespread blackouts in occupied Crimea.
- Major cities including Sevastopol and Yalta were affected by the power outages.
- Internet outages were also reported across Crimea.
A significant power outage affected occupied Crimea on Oct. 24, following an attack on a key electrical substation in Russia's Krasnodar Krai. The Taman substation, which supplies electricity to the peninsula via the Kerch strait, was reportedly damaged overnight. Major cities, including Sevastopol and Yalta, experienced blackouts, and widespread internet disruptions were also noted by NetBlocks. Russian-installed authorities initially confirmed the outages but later claimed power had been restored. However, residents subsequently reported renewed blackouts in Simferopol, Yalta, and Alushta. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the full extent of the blackouts or the attack on the substation.