"False Alarm Causes Major Power Outage in Russia, Now Restored"
A malfunction at the Rostov nuclear power plant caused widespread power outages affecting millions in southern Russia, including the Krasnodar Territory, Rostov region, Sevastopol, and Crimea. The shutdown of one of the plant's power units, attributed to increased electricity demand and potential equipment overheating during a heat wave, left the Southern Federal District without electricity. Rosatom confirmed the incident, stating that the radiation levels remain normal.