A wave of drone strikes has reportedly hit Russian-controlled areas in southern Ukraine, with explosions heard across Crimea and damage reported in Zaporizhzhia.

Local sources say a power substation in Melitopol was struck, triggering a fire and causing electricity outages in parts of the city, The Caspian Post reports via Ukrainian media.

In Crimea, blasts were reported in multiple locations, including Simferopol, Feodosia, and Kerch, suggesting a coordinated operation targeting several sites at once.

The reported attacks lasted for several hours, though details remain unverified, and officials have yet to confirm the full extent of the damage.

Recent months have seen an increased use of drones by both sides, with strikes frequently targeting energy and logistics infrastructure deep behind front lines.

Earlier operations have included attacks on depots and air defense systems in occupied regions such as Donetsk and Luhansk, highlighting the growing strategic role of unmanned aerial systems in the conflict.