Ukraine attacked the port of the city of Feodosiya on the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, which was annexed by Russia. Authorities report at least one death and there are also injuries. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that its large warship “Novocherkassk” suffered damage as a result of the attack.
On Tuesday evening, Ukrainian forces launched a missile attack on Crimea, which had been annexed by Russia. He hit the port of the city of Feodosiya. Residents report on Telegram of several explosions and smoke near the port. The sheer force of the blast alone damaged his six homes. This mainly caused windows to break. According to Crimean Governor Sergei Aksyonov, residents had to be taken to safety with relatives, friends and in emergency shelters.
According to the Ukrainian air force, a warship from Russia’s Black Sea Fleet was also destroyed in the attack on Tuesday evening. The large landing ship “Novocherkassk” was hit by cruise missiles, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said. The Russian Defense Ministry has already admitted the damage. According to information from Moscow, Russian anti-aircraft defenses destroyed two Ukrainian fighter jets that attacked the Novocherkassk.
Crimean chief confirms “enemy attack”
The ministry in Moscow said the two shot down Sukhoi Su-24 aircraft belonged to the tactical aviation squadrons of the Ukrainian Air Force and fired guided missiles. Ukraine had informed about the deployment of tactical troops. However, there was no information from Kiev about the destruction of the fighter jets. Ukraine had repeatedly hit Russian warships heavily in attacks.
The head of the Crimean Republic, Aksyonov, confirmed on Telegram that evening an “enemy attack” including explosion and fire in the Feodosiya region. The area has been cordoned off. Aksyonov called on people to remain calm.
Crimea is a key point in the Russian war
Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014 in violation of international law, is a frequent target of Ukrainian attacks. The peninsula serves as a key point in Russia’s war against Ukraine. From there, Moscow’s troops in the south of the attacked country are supplied with supplies. Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles from warships in the Black Sea. The leadership in Kiev has announced that they will liberate Crimea from Russian occupation.
Source: Krone
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