The night of June 12 passed amidst the sounds of explosions and sirens in occupied Crimea. A powerful drone attack was recorded in Simferopol and surrounding areas, the consequences of which are still being felt. According to OSINT channels and eyewitnesses, critical infrastructure of the peninsula — the Simferopol Thermal Power Plant — may have been hit.
Power outages and fire in the city center
Immediately after the series of strikes, large-scale power outages began in the capital of Crimea. Reports appeared online stating that a fire broke out in the area of the Simferopol TPP. Experts believe that damage to this energy facility caused the power outage in the city. However, there is currently no official confirmation of a hit on the power plant.
Videos circulating on social media show bright flashes and explosions over the city. Witnesses report that the strikes were so powerful that the shockwave caused windows to shake in the remote villages of Donskoye and Maryino in the Simferopol district.
Air defense operations and explosions in other districts
The attack was not limited to Simferopol alone. Residents of the Nizhnegorodsky and Krasnogvardeysky districts heard the sounds of explosions and air defense gunfire. Particular attention was drawn to activity at the Saki military airfield, where a series of powerful explosions were recorded, indicating an attempt to intercept aerial targets.
It is worth noting that warnings about the threat to Simferopol residents were delayed — they were issued only an hour after the attack began. This caused outrage among the population, who found themselves in the danger zone without timely warning.
Logistical collapse: bridges and crossings
The energy attack is taking place against the backdrop of an already established logistical crisis on the peninsula. Previously, the Chongar Bridge, connecting Crimea with the mainland, was completely destroyed by Ukrainian drone strikes. In response, the occupation authorities blocked traffic on the alternative crossing between Henichesk and the Arabat Spit. This is already the second major transport artery closed in recent days, significantly complicating the supply of the region.
At the moment, no official information regarding the consequences of the night attack has been received from the authorities of occupied Crimea. The situation remains tense, and residents of the region continue to monitor the development of events.