In temporarily occupied Crimea, on the Kerch Peninsula, a fire has been reported at a major power substation supplying the North Crimean Canal.

According to Ukrinform, the monitoring group of the Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported this, citing satellite imagery.

“Since last night, the 220/35/10 kV NS-3 substation—which powers the North Crimean Canal—has been on fire,” the report states.

It is noted that Kerch is without power.

The 220/35/10 kV NS-3 substation is equipped with powerful transformers: 1T rated at 25 MVA and 2T rated at 20 MVA.