An overnight attack by Ukrainian forces on several power substations resulted in a widespread blackout throughout Crimea, which is under Russian occupation, on July 5, as reported by local Telegram channels. The substations targeted included those in Bakhchysarai and Zymyne, although these assertions have yet to be independently confirmed. This event comes on the heels of a reported Ukrainian strike on July 3 that inflicted damage on at least seven Russian military aircraft at the Saky air base. Ukrainian authorities have indicated that their troops also targeted 12 power substations and one gas distribution facility in a different 48-hour operation, underscoring Kyiv's ongoing initiative against infrastructure that aids Russian military endeavors.
