After the heavy drone attack on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula on the Black Sea, Kiev has now claimed responsibility for the attack. It targeted a logistical base of Russian troops near Yevpatoria.
The internet portal Ukrajinska Pravda reported on Saturday evening that 17 drones were used in the night attack, citing sources at Ukraine’s secret service SBU.
According to preliminary information, “dozens of occupiers” were killed or injured. Equipment was also destroyed, the Ukrainian internet portal reported. The exact extent of the damage is still under investigation. The information could not be independently verified.
Conflicting statements
According to reports, anti-aircraft fire was activated over parts of Crimea on Saturday night. According to the defense ministry in Moscow, Russian troops had repelled 20 Ukrainian drones. According to the Russian state news agency Tass, the ministry claimed on Saturday morning that the “frustrated terrorist attack” caused no casualties and no damage. This information could also not be verified.
Russia launched a war against neighboring Ukraine in late February 2022. Drones are deployed time and time again on both sides.
Source: Krone
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