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Crimea – a string of fires
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Crimea – a string of fires

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A fire broke out at the main Bakhchysarai power substation in Crimea, affecting 220 kV, 110 kV, and 35 kV distribution systems.
  • Fire incidents were also reported near a Russian logistics brigade base and a Russian air defense position.
  • Ukraine's defense forces reportedly struck a Chornomornaftogaz facility and a drone control relay station in Crimea.

A significant fire erupted at the main Bakhchysarai power substation in Crimea, impacting the 220 kV distribution system. The blaze affected open 220, 110, and 35 kV switchgear, which are crucial for transmitting and distributing electrical energy to local networks.

Further reports indicated fire incidents in proximity to the Bakhchysarai power substation, specifically within the territory of the Russian 133rd Logistics Brigade, identified by military unit number 73998. Additionally, a separate fire was reported at a Russian air defense position situated on Chrono Hill near Kerch.

These incidents follow reported strikes by Ukrainian defense forces on Sunday night. According to Ukrinform, Ukrainian forces targeted a facility belonging to the company Chornomornaftogaz and a relay station used for controlling combat drones in Crimea.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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