Ukraine Strikes 12 Power Substations in Occupied Territories
The Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) conducted a 48-hour drone operation on July 1 and 2, striking 12 electrical substations and one gas distribution station across occupied Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia. Commander Robert Brovdi reported the strikes aimed to disrupt Russian military logistics and isolate the Crimean peninsula. The operation successfully shut down energy facilities in multiple locations, exacerbating an ongoing energy crisis in the occupied regions.
Date: July 2, 2026
Location: Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: Kyiv Independent