Ukrainian drones black out occupied Sevastopol and hit the Balaklava power plant
Power was restored on a temporary scheme after the city's energy infrastructure was damaged
On 13 August, Ukrainian drones targeted the Balaklava thermal power plant and conducted strikes in Sevastopol, plunging the occupied city into darkness overnight. The Russian-installed leader of Sevastopol announced the blackout on his Telegram channel, stating that repairs are underway to restore power temporarily. This latest attack is part of Ukraine's ongoing strategy to cripple Crimea's fuel, power, and transportation networks, aimed at isolating Russia's Black Sea Fleet base.
Previous strikes in June have repeatedly disrupted the peninsula's electricity, water, and communication services. While the exact cause of the recent outage remains unclear, witnesses reported explosions and a water facility fire. Meanwhile, skirmishes erupted near the Tavriiska thermal power plant and Russian air defense units patrolled the Gvardiiske airfield.
In response, Russia closed the Crimean Bridge to traffic during the attack. This latest blackout adds to the growing list of energy disruptions since early June, as Ukraine continues its campaign to isolate Crimea.
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