Ukrainian strikes on Russian-annexed Crimea kill 4, pause fuel sales
Summary
Ukrainian forces launched a large drone attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, killing four people and injuring 28. The attack damaged energy facilities, stopped fuel sales at gas stations, and cut power in parts of Crimea. Ukraine said it targeted Russian military and energy sites as a response to the ongoing conflict.Key Facts
- The drone attack hit Crimea’s Kerch peninsula, which is controlled by Russia.
- Four civilians died and 28 were wounded during the strikes.
- Fuel sales at Crimean petrol stations were halted, only state enterprises can get fuel now.
- The attacks also damaged an oil terminal in Russia’s Krasnodar region near Crimea.
- Power outages affected parts of Crimea after the strikes.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky called the attacks "long-range sanctions" against Russian military logistics and energy.
- Ukraine also targeted the Crimean Bridge and Russian air defense systems.
- Ukraine’s improved drones let them reach far behind front lines to damage Russian energy infrastructure.
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