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01-07-2025
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Ukrainian drones hit Russian air defence, manufacturing units in Donbas & Crimea
Days after destroying Russian military helicopters, Ukraine has now struck air defence systems and a fighter plane in occupied Crimea and a facility manufacturing drones and electronic warfare equipment in occupied Donetsk. read more A military operator launches a FlyEye WB Electronics SA, a Polish reconnaissance drone, bought via the 'Army of Drones' programme during test flights in the Kyiv region on August 2, 2022. (Representative Image, Photo Credit: Sergei Supinsky/AFP) Ukraine has struck Russian air defence system and military industrial units in occupied Donbas and Crimea regions. The Ukrainian attacks came a day after Russia launched the largest aerial attack on Ukraine with 477 drones and 60 missiles. For weeks, Russia has been launching hundreds of drones and missiles into Ukraine on a near-daily basis. Just this week, Russia has launched more than 114 missiles, over 1,270 drones, and nearly 1,100 glide bombs, Ukrainian officials told state media outlet United 24. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In the latest Ukrainian attacks last night, drones struck a Russian facility manufacturing drones and electronic warfare equipment in occupied Donetsk and an oil depot in occupied Luhansk, according to Ukrainian state media. The two provinces make up the Donbas region. In separate attacks, Ukraine struck Russian air defence systems and aerial platforms in occupied Crimea. 👀 Temporarily occupied Donetsk and Luhansk were reportedly attacked by drones overnight. In Donetsk, a facility used for manufacturing drones and electronic warfare equipment was reportedly hit. In Luhansk, the target was an oil depot. — UNITED24 Media (@United24media) July 1, 2025 Russia strikes Ukraine's air defence systems — potentially S-400 Ukraine's military intelligence service HUR has said that it struck a host of Russian air defence systems and aerial systems in the early hours of Tuesday. The HUR published footage of attacks on the internet said that domestically-produced UJ-26 'Bober' drones were involved in the attacks. The HUR said that the drones struck a Pantsir-S1 air defence system with its crew, a Niobium-SV radar, a Pechora-3 coastal radar, a Protivnik-GE radar system, and a Su-30 fighter plane at the Saky airbase. 'Reliable weapons in the hands of HUR special forces are turning the aggressor state's high-value military targets into useless scrap,' the HUR said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Separately, open-source intelligence analyst Crimean Wind reported on Telegram that Ukrainian drones could have also struck S-300 or S-400 air defence systems. However, there was no official confirmation or mainstream media reporting of such attacks. The possible attack on S-300/S-400 systems is believed to have taken place in on the Kerch Peninsula near the village of Kurortne in the Lenine district, according to the Telegram channel. The open-source analyst noted that systems appear to be S-300 or S-400 launchers with either a 30N6E or 92N6E target illumination radar and a rare 'Kasta-2E2' radar unit. Last week, Ukraine had struck the Kirovske airfield in occupied Crimea and destroyed a Pantsir-S1 system and three Russian helicopters of Mi-8, Mi-26, and Mi-28 types.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Several explosions heard in temporarily occupied Crimea
Telegram channels have reported that drones were spotted and explosions were heard in temporarily occupied Crimea on the night of 12-13 June. Source: Krymskyi Veter (Crimean Wind) and other Crimean Telegram channels Details: After 03:00, reports appeared on social media claiming that Simferopol and the surrounding area were under a drone attack. According to local residents, several explosions were heard and drone flights were recorded in the area. In addition, explosions were reported in Yevpatoriia, Sevastopol, Bakhchysarai district, Feodosia, Alushta, Saky, Novofedorivka, Kacha, Kirovske and Bakhchysarai districts. Social media users noted that, according to early reports, the drones allegedly reached the air bases in Saky, Hvardiiske and Kirovske. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
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Ukraine Embarrasses Putin With Underwater Bomb Plot on His Beloved Bridge
Ukraine's security service, the SBU, carried out a fresh attack on the bridge connecting Russia with occupied Crimea, just days after launching a devastating surprise assault on airbases deep within Russian territory. Video footage shows smoke billowing over the Kerch Bridge following a powerful underwater blast, which the SBU said contained 1,100kg of explosives that 'severely damaged' its foundations. The Kerch Bridge was built in 2018 following Russia's annexation of Crimea four years prior. The bridge holds huge symbolic and sentimental value for Vladimir Putin, who views it as the embodiment of his goal to permanently bind Ukraine to Russia. The incident is the third time the bridge has been attacked since the start of the war. In October 2022, Ukrainian forces attempted to destroy it by detonating a truck full of explosives, which caused structural damage and set fire to part of the bridge. They tried again in 2023 with an experimental sea drone but only succeeded in causing minor damage. In both cases, Russia shut down the bridge and moved quickly to repair the damaged sections. In a post on Telegram announcing the new strike, SBU chief Lt. Gen. Vasyl Malyuk said: 'God loves the Trinity, and the SBU always brings what is conceived to the end and never repeats itself. 'Previously, we struck the Crimean Bridge twice in 2022 and 2023. So today we continued this tradition underwater. There is no place for any illegal Russian facilities on the territory of our state.' He added: 'Therefore, the Crimean Bridge is an absolutely legitimate target, especially considering that the enemy used it as a logistical artery to supply its troops. Crimea is Ukraine, and any manifestations of occupation will receive our tough response.' The bombs detonated at 4:44 a.m., causing the bridge to temporarily close. Pro-Ukrainian Telegram channel Crimean Wind reported it had been closed for inspection, possibly to examine damage, and it was reopened shortly afterward. At around 3 p.m., Crimean Wind reported the bridge had closed again, citing a 'powerful explosion' heard by locals and reports of a fresh drone strike from Ukraine. These claims have yet to be independently verified. The attack comes days after Ukraine launched a devastating surprise attack on Russia in which hundreds of drones destroyed a huge swath of the Kremlin's strategic bombers. Targeting five airbases deep within Russian territory, Ukraine's drones managed to destroy about 40 aircraft, around a third of Putin's fleet, totaling around $7 billion, including irreplaceable nuclear bombers and experimental craft. Announcing the news on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed he had personally overseen the surprise attack, nicknamed 'Operation Spider-Web,' which had taken more than 18 months to plan. Ukraine reportedly did not inform President Donald Trump's White House of the strike beforehand. 'We are doing everything to protect our independence, our state, and our people,' Zelensky wrote in a post on X. 'I outlined the tasks for the near term and also defined our positions ahead of the meeting in Istanbul on Monday.' Both Ukrainian and Russian officials met for peace talks in Istanbul on Monday but failed to make any progress in agreeing to a ceasefire.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Russians temporarily close Crimean Bridge
Russian forces temporarily closed the Crimean Bridge on the morning of 3 June. Source: Crimean Bridge:operational information Telegram channel; Krymskyi Veter (Crimean Wind) Telegram channel Details: The message stated that traffic on the Crimean Bridge had been temporarily suspended. Quote: "Those on the bridge and in the inspection zone are asked to remain calm and follow instructions." Details: At 09:00 Kyiv time, Russian authorities reported that traffic on the Crimean Bridge had resumed. It is noted that the bridge had been closed for three hours. Krymskyi Veter reported, citing satellite imagery in the radar range, that electronic warfare systems near the Crimean Bridge are not operational. Photo: Krymskyi Veter (Crimean Wind) There are 18 barges forming a boom barrier near the bridge on the Black Sea side. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Politics
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Explosions heard in Sevastopol: Russian occupation authorities report drones downed over Black Sea
Explosions were heard in Sevastopol on the night of 15-16 May, with the Russian occupation authorities claiming the destruction of six UAVs over the Black Sea. Source: Krymskyi Veter (Crimean Wind) Telegram channel; Mikhail Razvozhayev, the so-called "governor" of Sevastopol Details: Krymskyi Veter reported that two powerful explosions had been heard in Sevastopol overnight. Razvozhayev claimed in the morning that the "military were operating". Quote from Razvozhayev: "Early reports indicate that six UAVs have been destroyed in the air over the sea at a great distance from the coast." Updated: Later, Krymskyi Veter reported explosions near Yalta. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
