Ukrainian Special Operations Forces conducted a nighttime strike against the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant in Russian-occupied Sevastopol on July 14, causing damage to turbine equipment and critical infrastructure. <\/p>\n
The Special Operations Forces (SSO) of the Ukrainian army announced on Wednesday that they successfully targeted the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant in occupied Crimea. According to Ukrainian military reports, the facility is responsible for nearly half of the peninsula’s electricity production.<\/p>\n
The operation, which took place on the night of July 13\u201314, was executed by the SSO Resistance Movement in collaboration with the Deep Strike unit. The SSO confirmed the attack via their Telegram channel.<\/p>\n
Initial assessments indicate that the strike damaged the engine room and the cooling system of a Siemens SGT5-2000E turbine. Experts suggest that repairs to the pumping equipment could take between two and five months.<\/p>\n
Together with the Taurida power plant in Simferopol, the Balaklava facility provides approximately 90 percent of Crimea\u2019s electricity. The SSO noted that stable power is essential for Russian military operations, including command centers, radar stations, electronic warfare systems, and the Black Sea Fleet.<\/p>\n
Ukrainian military authorities emphasized that strikes on Crimean power infrastructure significantly weaken the Russian army’s offensive and defensive capabilities. These actions reduce the pace of operational maneuvers and diminish the resilience of Russian logistics.<\/p>\n
Robert “Madiar” Browdi, commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, reported that Ukrainian drones also recently targeted elements of the energy bridge between occupied Crimea and the Kuban region in Russia. Additionally, the Security Service of Ukraine has conducted operations against Black Sea Fleet patrol boats, radar stations, and transport ferries across the Kerch Strait.<\/p>\n
Throughout June and July 2026, Ukrainian drones systematically targeted military objectives across Crimea, including airfields, air defense systems, and logistical hubs. According to Browdi, this ongoing campaign is designed to degrade Russia\u2019s military potential and disrupt the supply chains necessary for conducting combat operations against Ukraine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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