Ukraine attacks on Russian-occupied Crimea trigger power cuts in Sevastopol

Ukraine attacked energy facilities in Russian-occupied Crimea on December 2, 2023, causing widespread power outages in Sevastopol, the peninsula's largest city. The Russian-installed governor of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhayev, stated that emergency services were working to restore electricity after the "attack on energy infrastructure." He reported that "all emergency services are working" and that the "restoration of power supply is underway." The extent of the damage to the energy infrastructure and the specific Ukrainian weapons used were not immediately detailed. Sevastopol, a key naval base for Russia's Black Sea Fleet, has been a frequent target of Ukrainian drone and missile attacks since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. These attacks aim to disrupt Russian military operations and logistics on the peninsula. The power cuts underscore the ongoing conflict's impact on civilian infrastructure in the occupied territories and highlight Ukraine's efforts to degrade Russia's capabilities in Crimea.