On the night of June 12, Crimea experienced a series of drone strikes, leading to significant disruptions in electricity supply in Simferopol. Reports indicate that the city’s thermal power plant may have been targeted during the attacks.
Details of the Incident
Open-source intelligence channels have reported impacts near the Simferopol thermal power station, where a fire was observed in the vicinity. This incident is suspected to be the cause of the power outages affecting residents. As of the time of this report, there has been no official confirmation regarding the strike on the power station.
Photo: Fire in Simferopol, likely near the thermal power station (t.me/exilenova_plus)
Videos circulating online depict explosions and bright flashes occurring over the city.
Explosions in Other Areas
Residents in the villages of Donskoye and Mariyno, located in the Simferopol district, reported a loud explosion that shook windows. Additionally, sounds of explosions and anti-aircraft fire were noted in the Nyzhnohirske and Chervonohvardiyske districts. A series of explosions were also heard at the military airfield in Saki, where anti-aircraft defenses were reportedly active.
Silence from Occupying Authorities
There has been no official information released by the occupying authorities regarding the consequences of the drone strikes. Residents of Simferopol reported that alerts about the threat were only received approximately one hour after the attacks commenced.
Recently, the Chongar Bridge, which connected occupied Crimea with mainland Ukraine, was completely destroyed due to a series of drone strikes by Ukrainian forces. Following this, the occupiers closed traffic on the bridge between Henichesk and the Arabat Spit, marking the second significant crossing to be shut down in recent days.
Drone strikes on June 12 targeted areas in Crimea, particularly affecting the Simferopol thermal power station and causing power outages. The incident follows recent attacks that destroyed the Chongar Bridge, further isolating the region.