Ukraine strikes Russian-occupied Crimea, knocking out power and targeting railway bridge

Ukrainian forces have launched a series of recent attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea, leading to widespread power outages and targeting critical infrastructure. On June 24, 2026, the city of Sevastopol experienced a complete blackout after Ukrainian drones struck energy facilities, including the main electric substation and reportedly the Balaklava thermal power plant. These strikes also extended to other parts of the peninsula, causing significant disruptions to daily life and prompting Russian-installed authorities to implement emergency measures like fuel rationing.

In a related operation on June 23, Ukrainian Special Operations Forces reportedly destroyed a railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal. This action, along with other attacks on rail and logistics routes, aims to isolate the Crimean peninsula and hinder Russia's ability to transport military equipment and supplies. Kyiv's intensified long-range drone campaign against energy and transport infrastructure in Crimea is part of a broader strategy to weaken Moscow's military operations in the region.