The Saks Thermal Power Station sustained significant damage following an attack in Crimea

The Saki Combined Heat and Power Plant in occupied Crimea sustained serious damage following an attack that took place on the night of 28 June. According to the monitoring group «Crimean Wind», the main building of the plant was completely burnt out.

The attack on the Saks Thermal Power Station: details of the incident

The Saki Combined Heat and Power Plant in the temporarily occupied Crimea sustained serious damage following an attack that took place on the night of 28 June. The «Crimean Wind» monitoring group reported that the main building of the CHP plant had been completely burnt out. Satellite images show that one fuel tank has been destroyed and another damaged.

During the attack, 16 explosions were heard, leading to a major fire. The absence of smoke from the station’s chimneys may indicate that it has been shut down.

“Satellite images confirm that the station is currently not operational,” the experts noted.

Impact on the electricity supply

The Saki Thermal Power Station supplied the town of Saki with heat and electricity. Its electrical capacity is 149.4 MW, and its thermal capacity is 138 Gcal/h. Following the attack, the following measures were introduced in Saki and the Saki district: power cut schedules. The occupying administration has not provided any detailed information on the reasons for or the duration of the restrictions.

Why it matters

Damage to the Saki Thermal Power Station could have a significant impact on the electricity and heating supplies to the town of Saki and neighbouring settlements. Information on the consequences of the attack is based on satellite imagery and reports from the monitoring group; therefore, the final extent of the damage requires further confirmation.