Contents tagged with crimea
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Heightened tensions in Crimea: explosions and smoke screen over Kerch Bridge amid missile strike fears
Several cities across the occupied Crimea experienced drone attacks and missile warnings on Thursday, October 17. Reports of explosions and active air defense systems were confirmed in multiple areas, including the strategic city of Sevastopol, leading to a significant security response.
At 15:07 local time, authorities in Sevastopol declared a missile threat, according to local Telegram channels . It later emerged that Storm Shadow missiles might have been involved, with a projected arrival …
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Russia opens highway connecting Rostov-on-Don to occupied Mariupol and Crimea
Russian authorities have opened a section of a highway that will connect Rostov-on-Don with the occupied city of Mariupol, according to an announcement by the Russian Mariupol City Council's press service.
The Russians have labeled this project as a "connection of Russia's historic regions." Marat Khusnullin, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister for Construction, Housing, and Regional Development, announced the opening of several roadways in what he called Russia's historic regions.
This includes a …
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Massive fire engulfs Feodosiya oil terminal following Ukrainian strike on Crimea
A massive fire erupted following a drone strike allegedly by Ukrainian forces, targeting an oil depot in Feodosia within annexed Crimea. The blaze, ongoing for over a day, necessitated the evacuation of 1,047 residents, as confirmed on Tuesday, October 8, by Igor Tkachenko, the Moscow-appointed head of the city's administration. According to Tkachenko, residents of Chernomorskaya promenade and the Blizhnie Kamyshi area were forced to leave. Firefighters continue to battle the flames, he added. …
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Ukrainian Forces launch successful strike on Crimea's largest oil terminal in Feodosia
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have launched a strike on a maritime oil terminal in the temporarily occupied city of Feodosia, Crimea. This attack has been confirmed by Ukraine's General Staff of the Armed Forces. "An enemy maritime oil terminal in temporarily occupied Feodosia, AR Crimea, was struck successfully overnight," the statement read.
"A fire was reported in the area. The extent of the damage is being assessed," it continued. The General Staff further explained that this attack was made …
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Ukraine presses legal case at The Hague for removal of Crimean Bridge
Ukraine is stepping up its legal battle against Russia at The Hague, seeking the dismantling of the Crimean Bridge, labeling it a "closed Russian lake." The Ukrainian representative asserted that the tribunal should mandate Russia to cease its unlawful actions and provide assurances against future violations. This request, submitted by Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscores Ukraine's strong stance in the Arbitration Tribunal.
"The tribunal must order Russia to dismantle and remove …
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Ukrainian Special Forces down Russian Su-30SM fighter jet over Black Sea
In the early hours around 5 a.m., the Russian military reported losing contact with a Su-30SM aircraft. By the afternoon, Russian naval assets sighted debris from the downed fighter jet in the Black Sea, according to Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (GUR MO).
The Ukrainian special operations unit executed a precision strike to destroy the Russian Su-30SM fighter jet during a mission in the Black Sea's waters. This dramatic revelation was confirmed by the Ukrainian intelligence press service.
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Ukrainian Special Forces member sentenced to 20 years by Russian court on terrorism charges
Oleksandr Liubas, a Ukrainian national, has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars by the Southern District Military Court, facing charges that include terrorism and illegal border crossing.
According to investigators, Liubas served in the special forces of the Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR). On October 4, 2023, Liubas allegedly aimed to disembark in the Chernomorsky district of Crimea with a group, intending to plant a Ukrainian flag and record a video. The group, traveling by boat and …
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Ukraine launches another drone attack on Crimea
Russian air defense and Black Sea Fleet forces repelled an attack by Ukrainian armed forces in the annexed Sevastopol, said Sevastopol's "governor," Mikhail Razvozhayev, on Friday, August 16.
Razvozhayev stated in Telegram that initial reports indicate that three drones were destroyed over the water. According to his version, civilian infrastructure in the city was undamaged.
Meanwhile, Sergey Bratchuk, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Volunteer Army "South," claims that the overnight attack …
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Russian media warns of F-16 strikes on Crimean Bridge amid looming Ukrainian offensive
Russian media has echoed warnings from so-called "experts" about a possible massive offensive by Ukrainian Armed Forces and F-16 jet strikes on the contentious Crimean Bridge. As usual, these "experts" place the blame squarely on Washington. Analyst Andrey Klintsevich asserted that the potential Ukrainian offensive is designed to curry favor with U.S. voters.
On Russia’s Channel One’s talk show “Big Game” the talk has turned towards even grander Ukrainian military endeavors and anticipated …
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Ukrainian Forces target Russian-occupied gas platform in Black Sea
In a coordinated effort, the Ukrainian Navy and the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense (GUR) launched an attack on a gas platform in the Black Sea, which had been occupied by Russian forces. This information was confirmed by Dmitry Pletenchuk, a representative of the Ukrainian Navy, following reports and video evidence shared on various Telegram channels.
"Yes, this was executed by the Naval Forces of Ukraine in partnership with the Main Intelligence Directorate of the …