Explosion at Taganrog Transformer Substation Causes Power Outage
An explosion and fire at the T-25 transformer substation on the site of the former TagAZ plant in Taganrog, Rostov region, Russia, led to power and water outages in several districts on the morning of November 9.
Local authorities reported no casualties, confirmed the fire has been extinguished, and assured that power supply restoration is underway and expected soon.
It is yet unclear if the incident is related to drone strikes.
Official Statements and Response
- Rosseti PJSC reported an emergency shutdown of a high-voltage line causing outages.
- Emergency crews are working on restoration with power expected to return within approximately two hours.
- The
Astra Telegram channel
provided eyewitness analyses confirming the explosion's location at the former TagAZ plant site.
“In Taganrog, the T-25 electric substation exploded on the site of the former TagAZ plant.”
The incident affected multiple districts, causing temporary disruptions in electricity and water supply, though no injuries have been reported.
Summary
This event highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in Taganrog but demonstrates prompt local response and repair efforts to restore essential services quickly.
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