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world-news1 year ago

Kyiv Claims Responsibility for Car Bombing Killing Russian Naval Commander

Valery Trankovsky, the chief of staff for Russia's Black Sea Fleet missile ships, was killed in a car bombing in Sevastopol, reportedly orchestrated by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU). Trankovsky, accused of ordering missile strikes on Ukrainian civilians, was targeted as part of ongoing Ukrainian operations against Russian military officials involved in war crimes. The attack involved an IED that detonated in his vehicle, leading to his death from severe injuries.

via Euromaidan Press|
#assassination#car-bombing#russias-black-sea-fleet
international-relations1 year ago

"Russian Military Buildup in Crimea Amid Fears of Ukrainian Sabotage"

The Atesh guerrilla movement reports that Russia is increasing its military presence in Crimea, preparing to repulse Ukrainian sabotage-reconnaissance groups in Sevastopol, and strengthening air defense systems after recent attacks. They also observed the landing of a Russian missile ship in Sevastopol Bay and warned of potential Russian attempts to discredit pro-Ukrainian movements through terrorist attacks. The partisans called on Crimeans to monitor Russian troop movements and provide information to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

via Kyiv Post|
#atesh-guerrilla-movement#crimea#international-relations
world-news2 years ago

"Ukraine Strikes Disrupt Russian Military Sites and Air Defenses in Crimea"

Ukrainian forces conducted air strikes on two Russian military targets in the occupied Crimea, including a command post near Sevastopol and a military unit in Yevpatoria. Russia's Defence Ministry claimed to have downed 36 Ukrainian drones over Crimea. The attacks are part of Ukraine's efforts to weaken Russian military presence and reclaim initiative in the Black Sea region. The situation on the ground, including the extent of damage and casualties, has not been independently verified.

via Reuters|
##crimea#militarystrike
international-relations2 years ago

Conflicting Reports: Ukraine Claims Russian Admiral Dead, Russia Disputes

Ukraine claims that a missile strike on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol killed high-ranking Russian military officials, including Adm. Viktor Sokolov. In response, Russia's Defense Ministry released a video showing Sokolov alive and attending a meeting via video link. The authenticity of the video could not be independently verified. Ukraine's special operations forces stated that 34 Russian officers were killed in the strike but are seeking more information about Sokolov's fate. The strike on Sevastopol is an embarrassing failure for Russian air defenses, and Ukraine has been targeting the Black Sea Fleet in its attacks on Crimea.

via The Washington Post|
#adm-viktor-sokolov#black-sea-fleet#international-relations
international-conflict2 years ago

Russia Evacuates Aircraft from Crimean Airfields Amid Missile Strike on Sevastopol Port

The Crimean port of Sevastopol, under Russian control, experienced a missile strike prompting the activation of air defense systems. One missile was reportedly shot down near the Sevastopol Airport Belbek. Public transportation was temporarily halted, and traffic on the Crimean Bridge was suspended. In response, Russia lifted almost all of its aviation off the airfields in annexed Crimea to avoid becoming targets for incoming missiles.

via Meduza|
#air-defense-systems#crimea#international-conflict
world2 years ago

Ukraine's Missile Strikes Target Russian Naval Bases in Crimea

Ukrainian forces launched a second missile attack on the city of Sevastopol in Crimea, a day after targeting the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet. The attack resulted in debris falling near a pier and a park, with ferry traffic temporarily halted. Ukraine has been increasingly targeting naval facilities in Crimea to weaken Russian morale and military strength. Ukraine's intelligence chief claimed that at least nine people were killed and 16 others wounded in the previous day's attack, including a Russian general in serious condition. The U.S. has agreed to provide Ukraine with long-range ATACMS ballistic missiles to enhance their military capabilities.

via CBS News|
#crimea#missile-strike#russia
international-affairs2 years ago

Occupied Sevastopol Faces Explosions and Evacuations

The occupying authorities in Crimea are planning to "evacuate" cultural valuables from museums in Sevastopol to Russia under the pretext of evacuating the population. The so-called Ministry of Emergency Situations in Crimea has instructed local emergency staff to include the evacuation of cultural items as part of their tasks. This comes after a missile attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in occupied Sevastopol, which resulted in casualties among Russian navy commanders.

via Ukrinform|
#crimea#cultural-heritage#evacuation
conflictwar2 years ago

Ukraine Special Forces Launch Devastating Strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet HQ

Ukraine's Special Operations Forces launched a strike, codenamed "Crab Trap," on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol, resulting in dozens of dead and wounded, including senior leadership. The attack was timed to coincide with a meeting of Russia's Navy senior staff. No specific casualties have been confirmed by Ukraine, while Russia's Ministry of Defense has reported a missing soldier.

via CNN|
#black-sea-fleet#conflictwar#russia
international-conflict2 years ago

Ukraine Launches Missile Strike on Russia's Crimea Navy Base

Ukrainian forces launched a missile strike on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, Crimea, demonstrating their ability to target Russian military infrastructure in the region. The Ukrainian Air Force claimed a successful strike, mocking Russia's claims of intercepting all missiles. While the extent of the damage and casualties is unclear, video footage showed smoke rising from the headquarters building. This attack follows previous assaults on Russian military targets in Crimea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is currently on a visit to North America, seeking support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

via The Washington Post|
#black-sea-fleet#international-conflict#missile-strike
military-conflict2 years ago

Ukrainian Military Strikes Black Sea Fleet Command Post in Sevastopol

The Ukrainian military claims to have successfully struck a Russian Black Sea Fleet command post near Sevastopol, Crimea. Videos circulating on Telegram show explosions near the Russian airbase Belbek, but the extent of the damage is unclear. The head of the Russian authorities in Sevastopol stated that it was a drone attack, which caused no casualties. This is the latest in a series of regular explosions in Russian-occupied Crimea, with previous strikes damaging naval boats and military hardware.

via Yahoo News|
#black-sea-fleet#drone-attack#military-conflict
conflictsecurity2 years ago

Ukraine's Counter-Offensive: Explosions Rock Sevastopol in Fresh Airstrikes

Ukrainian media outlets reported that explosions in Sevastopol, Crimea, were the result of a joint operation by Ukraine's GUR military intelligence and the country's Navy. However, the Moscow-installed governor of Sevastopol denied the claims, stating that the smoke seen in the area was due to harmless aerosol camouflage used by the Russian Black Sea Fleet. The events could not be independently verified, including the reported downing of three Ukrainian drones by Russian air defenses.

via Reuters|
#conflictsecurity#crimea#explosions
conflict2 years ago

"Explosions in Sevastopol: Ukraine's Intelligence and Navy Strike Back"

Explosions were reported in occupied Sevastopol, Crimea, with intelligence sources revealing that it was a joint operation between Ukraine's Defence Intelligence and Navy. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that Ukrainian drones were shot down over Crimea. The so-called "governor of Sevastopol" stated that the smoke in the area was a means of camouflage and assured residents that everything was fine.

via Yahoo News|
#conflict#explosions#intelligence
international-conflict2 years ago

Russia's Attempted Destruction of Ukrainian Bombers and Putin's Concerns Over North Korea Deal

The Russian Air Force launched a drone strike targeting Ukrainian bombers in response to an attack on a Russian shipyard in Sevastopol. The attack on the shipyard, which reportedly used U.K.-supplied missiles, destroyed a Russian landing craft and damaged a submarine. The Ukrainian Air Force successfully defended against the drone strike, destroying all 17 drones. This is not the first time Russian forces have targeted the air base in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, but previous missile strikes were ineffective due to the Air Force's protective protocols.

via Yahoo News|
#air-force#drone-strike#international-conflict
international-relations2 years ago

Ukraine's Successful Strikes: Russian Submarine and Shipyard Destroyed

Ukraine has confirmed that it used British cruise missiles to wreck a Russian submarine and damage a Kremlin warship during a missile attack on the Black Sea port of Sevastopol in Russian-occupied Crimea. The Ukrainian military claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that the damaged vessels are unlikely to be restored. This operation comes after Ukraine seized control of oil and gas drilling platforms in the Black Sea and deactivated Russian radar monitoring in the area. Ukrainian military experts consider this attack a significant success in targeting a submarine on the surface of the sea.

via POLITICO Europe|
#black-sea#british-cruise-missiles#international-relations