A substation of the Simferopol thermal power plant is on fire: Crimea partially without power and communication

Drone attack on energy infrastructure

On the night of 13 October, powerful explosions occurred in the occupied Crimea.
According to preliminary data, Drones attacked Kafa 220kV power substation, located near Feodosia, which led to a powerful fire on the territory of the Simferopol TPP.

Local residents report bright flames and smoke visible for tens of kilometres.

Part of Crimea left without electricity

Due to damage to a power facility a large part of the peninsula is without electricity - In particular, Feodosia, Simferopol and the surrounding areas.
Apart from that, there are interruptions in mobile internet and communication, and in some regions there is no electricity supply at all.

The occupation authorities have traditionally claimed that «air defence works», but local sources confirm direct hit to the substation.

Large-scale fire and the aftermath

The fire at the Kafa substation took several hours to extinguish.
Fire crews are working at the scene, but the fire has spread to a large area.
According to preliminary estimates, the losses are material, and the power supply can take several days to be restored.