On June 23, a significant fire erupted at a thermal power plant in Kerch, Crimea, following reported strikes in the area. The incident has resulted in extensive power outages across the region, leaving numerous towns without electricity.
Initial reports suggest that the fire may have been triggered by a strike on a fuel reservoir at the plant located in the Arshyntseve district of Kerch. Monitoring groups have confirmed the occurrence of the fire, which has also been observed through satellite imagery, revealing a smoke plume extending approximately 47 kilometers.
In response to the fire, the occupying authorities announced that the outages were due to “technological disruptions in the electrical networks.” The blackout has affected several locations, including:
- Yevpatoria
- Saky
- Krasnoperekopsk
- Dzhankoy
- Krasnoperekopsky District
- Saky District
- Dzhankoysky District
- Krasnogvardeysky District
The local energy company, Krymenergo, stated that emergency restoration work is ongoing, and they anticipate that power supply will be restored within 24 hours.
A fire at a thermal power plant in Kerch, Crimea, has led to significant power outages across the region. The incident, reportedly caused by a strike, has left many towns without electricity, prompting emergency restoration efforts.