Power Restored in Sevastopol After Drone Attacks, Some Areas Still Affected
Quick Look
- Power has been restored to most of Sevastopol following temporary restrictions due to drone attacks, though some districts remain without electricity.
- Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev advised caution when resuming appliance use and expects full restoration within hours.
- Nearly 70 Ukrainian drones were reportedly shot down overnight.
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Why It Matters
Power supplies were temporarily restricted in Sevastopol due to drone attacks. Repair works were complicated by increased drone activity.
SIMFEROPOL, June 26. /TASS/. Power supplies have been resumed in Sevastopol, the city’s governor, Mikhail Razvozhayev, said.
"Power has been restored to customers in Sevastopol who were subject to temporary restrictions. Please be cautious: do not turn on all high-power electrical appliances at once. The load on the grid should be increased gradually to allow the system to stabilize," he wrote on messaging app Max.
However, some districts in the city remain without electricity, the governor said, adding that power supplies will be resumed in a couple of hours.
He said earlier that repair works were complicated amid increased drone activity, with nearly 70 Ukrainian drones being shot down near the city during the past night.
Open Questions
- What is the extent of damage to the power grid?
- Will there be further disruptions?
