On October 24, 2026, power supply issues were reported in occupied Crimea and Rostov-on-Don following a drone attack. According to the Ukrainian monitoring channel Exilenova+, the entire peninsula experienced a blackout.
Response from Occupying Authorities
Representatives of the occupying authorities in Crimea stated that the cause of the power outage was an accident on the energy networks outside the peninsula. They claim that electricity supply has already been restored. However, according to the channel Crimean Wind, several cities, including Simferopol, Yalta, and Alushta, are still experiencing power supply issues.
Situation in Rostov-on-Don
In Rostov-on-Don, there are also reports of the aftermath of the drone attack. Russian public channels assert that the power only “flickered” in the city, and the situation with electricity supply has now normalized.
Conclusions and Further Actions
The situation regarding power supply in occupied Crimea and Rostov-on-Don remains tense. Further official announcements about the restoration of electricity supply are expected to provide more information about the scale of the problem.