
Explosions and Power Cuts Reported in Occupied Crimea
More than 15 explosions were reported in Simferopol, with flashes seen near the Tavriyskaya Thermal Power Plant, leading to power outages across several cities in occupied Crimea.
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More than 15 explosions were reported in Simferopol, with flashes seen near the Tavriyskaya Thermal Power Plant, leading to power outages across several cities in occupied Crimea.

Ukrainian forces concentrated strikes on Crimea, attacking a thermal power plant in Simferopol, which resulted in a fire. Military experts suggest Russia paid a high price for poor planning.
Ukrainian journalist Iryna Levchenko, who was unlawfully detained in occupied Melitopol, has been transferred from Simferopol to a pre-trial detention center in Russia’s Krasnodar region.
A fire erupted at the Prolotna railway station in the Simferopol district of temporarily occupied Crimea following a nighttime attack.

Ukrainian strikes on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula have reportedly killed four people. This comes amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts by European countries regarding the conflict.
Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted a massive overnight attack on temporarily occupied Crimea, with explosions reported in Simferopol, Feodosia, and Kerch, and a substation hit in Melitopol.

Ukraine launched drone attacks on multiple Russian targets, including a Wildberries warehouse in the Vladimir region and a technological university, while Russia simultaneously attacked energy infrastructure in six Ukrainian regions. These strikes resulted in casualties and widespread power outages.

A Russian ballistic missile strike on a private training ground near Kyiv, where a defense event was taking place, resulted in 10 deaths and approximately 100 injuries. Ukraine has launched an investigation into the deadly attack.

A major drone attack has been reported across occupied Crimea, with explosions heard in multiple cities including Sevastopol, Simferopol, Saky, and near the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant, alongside Russian air defense activity.

Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russian territory, including a port in Temryuk and a chemical plant in Armiansk, resulting in one fatality and fires. Meanwhile, President Zelensky imposed sanctions on ten Russian mobile operators and internet service providers.

Ukrainian drones attacked targets in Saint Petersburg, including an oil refinery, causing large smoke clouds and fires, coinciding with the opening of Russia's major economic forum in the city. The strikes disrupted the event, which was expected to be attended by President Putin.
Loud explosions were heard in temporarily occupied Crimea on February 4, with reports from the Saky district, Simferopol, and near Belbek airfield and Hvardiiske.
At least 56 Crimeans are reportedly being held incommunicado by Russian authorities in Detention Center No. 2 in Simferopol, with 20 separate cells used for complete isolation.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces conducted a successful coordinated strike on the 330-kilovolt Simferopolska electrical substation in temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of July 6, a key facility in the main power transmission network.

Explosions have been reported in temporarily occupied Crimea, with a fire near the Tavriyskaya Thermal Power Plant. Drone attacks and air defence activity were also reported in Simferopol and Perevalne.

Explosions were heard overnight in occupied Crimea and Russia's Krasnodar region, with local channels reporting damaged bridges near Crimea's entrances and fires in Sevastopol and Simferopol districts.
A large electrical substation caught fire in Krasnoperekopsk, Crimea, following a drone attack overnight. Reports also indicate a strike on a Russian military unit in Simferopol and a fire at the Brom chemical plant.
Ukraine is commemorating the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, marking the anniversary of a large pro-Ukrainian rally held in Simferopol in 2014.