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Russian-held Sevastopol without power after Ukraine strikes, Moscow-installed governor says

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Posted on June 24, 2026

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· Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Sevastopol Faces Power Outage After Ukraine Strikes Energy Facilities

Impact and Details of the Sevastopol Power Outage

Attack on Energy Facilities

June 24 (Reuters) - Power was cut off in Sevastopol in Russia-annexed Crimea after Ukraine attacked energy facilities there, Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian-installed governor of Sevastopol, said on Telegram.

Defence Response

The defence systems have downed nine drones over the city, Crimea's biggest, he said earlier on Wednesday.

Related Incidents in Ukraine

Russian Shelling in Balakliia

Additionally, Russian shelling on the eastern Ukrainian city of Balakliia killed one person on Wednesday, local authorities said on Telegram.

Verification Status

Reuters could not independently verify the details of the latest strikes.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Jekaterīna Golubkova in Tokyo; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine’s intensifying long-range campaign has targeted Crimea’s energy infrastructure, including railway bridges, power plants and substations, aiming to isolate the peninsula and disrupt Russian supply lines (apnews.com).
  • Local authorities in Sevastopol have repeatedly warned of rolling blackouts and introduced electricity restrictions due to grid overloading and sustained drone attacks (pravda.com.ua).
  • Ukraine continues operational strikes against infrastructure and logistics in Russian-occupied Crimea—such as bridges, fuel depots and radar systems—part of a broader strategy to weaken Moscow’s hold on the region (lemonde.fr)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Sevastopol experiencing a power outage?
Sevastopol experienced a power outage due to Ukrainian strikes targeting energy facilities in the city.
Who reported the Sevastopol power outage?
The Russian-installed governor of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhayev, reported the power outage on Telegram.
How did defense systems in Sevastopol respond to the attacks?
Defense systems downed nine drones over Sevastopol during the Ukrainian attacks.
Was there any verification of the attack details?
Reuters could not independently verify the details of the latest strikes.
Was there any reported casualty in Ukraine after the strikes?
Russian shelling killed one person in the eastern Ukrainian city of Balakliia.

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