Drone attack sparks fire at Yevpatoria substation, causing power outages

An electricity substation in Yevpatoria, Crimea, caught fire following a drone attack, causing widespread power outages in the city and surrounding settlements. The incident occurred after drones were reportedly spotted and engaged near the village of Uiutne, close to Yevpatoria.

An explosion was heard, and subsequently, electricity supply was cut off in Yevpatoria. This attack targeted a facility that had recently undergone a substantial modernization. In 2024, the substation was upgraded in a project costing one billion rubles, which included replacing power transformers and nearly quadrupling its total capacity to 126 MVA.

Reports also indicate that Ukrainian drone forces attacked other key infrastructure in the Kuban-Crimea energy bridge area. These targets allegedly included three radar stations and a training ground. The extent of damage to these additional sites was not immediately specified.