Russia Foils Ukrainian Drone Attack Near Crimea
Russia successfully intercepted and shot down a large Ukrainian drone attack near Crimea today. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that up to 42 drones were detected in the vicinity.
Increasing Attacks on Crimea
Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, has been a target of attacks from Kyiv in Ukraine. However, the intensity and frequency of these attacks have escalated in recent weeks.
Destruction of Drones
The Russian Defense Ministry announced that nine drones were destroyed over the Republic of Crimea, while 33 others were electronically suppressed and crashed before reaching their target. No specific details were provided regarding any damage or injuries caused by the attacks.
Location and Lack of Damage
The drones were destroyed near Cape Khersones, located in the southwest of the peninsula near Sevastopol, which is home to the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. The Sevastopol Governor confirmed that there were no reports of damage to civilian infrastructure as a result of the drone attacks.
Russian Infrastructure Targeted
In recent weeks, Ukraine has specifically targeted Russian infrastructure in Crimea with a barrage of up to 28 drones. This includes an incident where Ukrainian forces landed on the peninsula to raise their country’s flag in a “special process” marking their Independence Day.
Pentagon’s Training of Ukrainian Pilots
The Pentagon has announced plans to train Ukrainian F-16 pilots in the United States starting next month. This training aims to support Ukraine’s efforts in regaining territory held by Russian forces.
Biden’s Reaction to Recent Events
US President Joe Biden expressed his support for Ukraine and the training of their pilots. He also commented on news surrounding the potential death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, stating that he was not surprised by the reports.
Russian Air Defense System Intercept
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that their air defense systems successfully destroyed a Ukrainian missile over the Kaluga region, which borders Moscow. This comes after Ukraine vowed to retaliate and “return” the conflict to Russia.
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