Ukraine Drone Strikes Sever Power to Crimea’s Sevastopol, Fuel Restrictions Tighten

Wed Jun 24 2026 13:57:52 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Sevastopol plunged into darkness after a Ukrainian drone hit its main power substation, as authorities impose fuel sales bans amid escalating war damage.

Ukrainian drones struck the chief power sub‑station in Russia‑occupied Sevastopol, leaving the city without electricity until the evening of Wednesday. Residents have been advised to conserve power, lower screen brightness and check on elderly neighbours as temperatures rise to 30°C. Concurrently, Sevastopol’s fuel stations were shut by Russian‑installed officials, causing shortages and panic buying of essentials like sugar. The attack underscores Kyiv’s focus on cutting Russian logistics hubs and stresses the strategic importance of the port city.

Ukraine Strikes Knock Out Power in Key City in Russian-Occupied Crimea

Residential buildings in Yevpatoria during a temporary power outage

A Ukrainian drone strike on Tuesday night hit the main power sub‑station that feeds Sevastopol, the largest city on the Crimea peninsula, plunging the port into a prolonged blackout, officials reported.

Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Moscow‑appointed governor, warned that some areas will remain without electricity until the evening of Wednesday. Residents were urged to conserve power by dimming phone screens, turning off background apps, and checking on elderly neighbours as temperatures climb to 30°C.

The outage comes amid a series of Ukrainian attacks aimed at crippling Russian‑controlled energy and logistics infrastructure. Earlier this week, Russian‑installed authorities shut all fuel sales in Sevastopol to prevent supplies from reaching civilians, leading to panic buying of basic goods such as sugar. The city’s fuel stations have now been largely repurposed for government use.

Sevastopol, an important naval base and gateway to the Black Sea, has been a focal point in the conflict since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Kyiv’s strategy to target key bridges and energy facilities seeks to weaken Russia’s war logistics and compel negotiations on the negotiating table, according to Ukrainian officials.