Residents of occupied Crimea are facing scheduled power outages following recent failures in the energy network, as reported by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Crimea.Realities project, citing the local energy company, Krymenergo.
On June 21, various towns in the northwestern, central, and southern regions of the peninsula experienced power cuts. The outages also affected water supply due to the failure of pumping stations reliant on electricity. Similar measures were introduced in Sevastopol.
By June 22, authorities in several cities and settlements announced specific outage schedules. According to the pro-Russian publication Forpost, areas including Alushta, Dzhankoy, and the districts of Nyzhnohirske, Chornomorske, and Krasnoperekopsk will experience electricity cuts every three hours.
“Due to the complex situation in the energy system of Crimea and Sevastopol, rolling blackouts are being implemented in our area according to a schedule: three hours without power, followed by three hours of electricity supply. The schedule will be communicated to residents after coordination with relevant services,” stated Andriy Shatyrenko, deputy head of the Chornomorske district.
In the Krasnoperekopsk district, power will be cut on odd days from midnight to 3 AM, and again from 6 AM to 9 AM, following a similar pattern for residents of Alushta. Meanwhile, residents of Sudak will experience power outages for up to three hours daily, although specific times have not been disclosed by the local municipal head, Kyrylo Chebyshev.
Additionally, some cities and villages have decided to temporarily turn off street lighting due to the ongoing situation.
Earlier, the Telegram channel “Krymskyi Viter” shared images of the Tavriyskaya Thermal Power Plant near Simferopol, showing damage from a recent fire. However, Russian authorities have not officially confirmed any attacks on the power plant, nor has there been information regarding an attack from Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Today, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense commented on recent strikes against facilities in occupied Crimea, declaring the region’s tourist season effectively closed.
In the early hours of June 21, following a Ukrainian attack, parts of Crimea were left without electricity due to “technological damage” in the power networks. Authorities urged residents to limit electricity consumption while repairs were underway. A temporary electricity outage schedule was also established in Sevastopol.
Scheduled power outages in occupied Crimea have been implemented due to energy network failures, affecting several towns and water supply. Authorities have announced specific blackout schedules as residents cope with the ongoing situation.
Source: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty