Explosion at Taganrog Transformer Substation Causes Power Outage

An explosion and fire occurred at the T-25 transformer substation in Taganrog, Russia's Rostov region, on the morning of November 9. The incident led to power and water outages in several districts.

Impact and Response

Local authorities reported there were no casualties and confirmed the fire has been extinguished. Restoration efforts are underway, with power expected to be restored within approximately two hours.

Details of the Incident

The explosion happened on the site of the former TagAZ plant. According to the Astra Telegram channel, eyewitness footage confirms the location and details of the accident. Rosseti PJSC reported an emergency shutdown of a high-voltage line resulting in outages across multiple city districts.

“In Taganrog, the T-25 electric substation exploded on the site of the former TagAZ plant.”

It remains unconfirmed whether the explosion was related to drone strikes.

Current Situation

No injuries have been reported.
Emergency crews are actively working on restoration.
Power supply and water services are expected to resume soon.

Author's summary: A transformer substation explosion in Taganrog caused temporary power and water outages; emergency teams quickly controlled the fire and are restoring services with no reported injuries.

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#Mezha — 2025-11-09