September 25th shutdown of electricity in Sochi planned for August 12, 2025
In the heart of Russia, the beautiful city of Sochi is set to experience a temporary power outage on August 12, from 07:00 to 19:00. Here's what you need to know about this unexpected event.
The Cause
The power outages are a result of necessary maintenance work on energy facilities in Sochi. However, recent events have shed light on an unusual cause. Reports suggest that a Ukrainian drone strike near Sochi may have contributed to the power outages, sparking a major fire at an oil depot that disrupted local services [2][3][4].
The Affected Areas
The power outages will affect several streets and areas in Sochi, including Mst. Monastery, Ermolov St., Lavrovaya St., Novomonsastirskaya St., Vysokogornaya St., Timiryazeva St., Koshevoi St., Pioneer St., Molodogvardeyskaya St., Alpiskaya St., Vinogradnaya St., Hospitalnaya St., Krasnoarmeiskaya St., Tsvetnoy Boulevard, Tsyurup St., Mst. Sergei-Pole Batumskoe Shosse, Mst. Uch-Dere Semashko St., Mst. Ordinka Baranovskoe Shosse, Izobilnaya St., Atarbekova St., Yeniseiskaya St., Motoraya St., ST Bris; p. Soloniki, Soloniki St., Tikhoreckaya St., p. Lazarevskoe, Pobedy St., Novaya St., Pobedy Lane [1].
While the exact details of the streets affected are not explicitly provided in the sources, it is advisable to consult local Sochi municipal or utility company reports issued after the incident for more specific information.
The Purpose
The electricity supply restriction is necessary for the safe conduct of work on energy facilities. The work being performed is crucial for the prevention of technological failures in energy equipment, ensuring the long-term stability of Sochi's power supply [5].
While this work may lead to a restriction of electricity supply in the listed areas, the press service of the Sochi branch of "Rosseti Kuban" has assured that the work will be completed as quickly and safely as possible to minimise disruption.
[1] Press service of the Sochi branch of "Rosseti Kuban" [2] The Guardian [3] CNN [4] BBC News [5] Rosseti Kuban official website
In the general-news context, the temporary power outage in Sochi on August 12, from 07:00 to 19:00, is not only due to the scheduled maintenance on energy facilities but also potentially due to a Ukrainian drone strike near Sochi, which caused a major fire at an oil depot. The weather, although not a direct factor in this incident, may affect the efficiency of the maintenance work or further complications in the affected areas such as Mst. Monastery, Ermolov St., Lavrovaya St., and several others.
