Simferopol GRES
Simferopol GRES is a thermal power plant located near Simferopol in Crimea. Following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, the station came under Russian control and operates as part of the Crimean energy system. It is one of the principal generating facilities on the peninsula.
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Drone strikes on energy infrastructure in occupied Crimea cause power and water outages across multiple districts
On the night of September 30, 2026, drone strikes hit energy facilities in occupied Crimea, causing power and water outages across several districts and municipalities. The Russia-controlled operator Krymenergo confirmed damage to electrical substations without specifying causes. Russia's Ministry of Defence claimed 330 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight, while Ukrainian forces had not commented at the time of reporting.