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In the war in Ukraine, Crimea is once again the target of attacks. Russia is suffering losses again. ATACMS missiles were probably used in the attack.
Simferopol – Once again the Crimea in the sights of Ukrainian attacks. The annexed peninsula was bombarded with ATACMS missiles, among others, on Friday night (May 24). The city of Simferopol was at the centre of the attack, and numerous explosions were reported. Local residents reported considerable damage and several deaths.
There are no official statements on the attack in the Ukraine war so far, from the Russian news agency Cup Only the launch of three missiles was announced.
Kiev attacks Crimea again in Ukraine war: ATACMS missiles also deployed
For months, Crimea has been repeatedly shelled by Ukrainian forces. Since the soldiers of Volodymyr Zelensky If they also have American ATACMS missiles, they should be able to attack Russian facilities even more precisely. In the current attack on Crimea, the shelling is said to have targeted a Russian communications hub in the city of Alushta, among other places. Pro-Ukrainian groups reported a short time later via Telegram that there had been “significant damage” and several fatalities.
Although the details of the attack can be found in Ukraine War cannot be independently verified, but several videos show the explosions on the peninsula annexed by Russia. Sergei Aksyonov, the Russian-appointed head of the occupied Crimea, reported on the attack in the Ukraine war that at least two people had been killed. He also spoke about the shelling of the city of Alushta and confirmed “a hit in an empty commercial building”.
Russia suffers losses in Ukraine war due to attack on Crimea
The Kyiv Independent has evaluated several Telegram channels after the attack on Crimea and is reporting further hits on the peninsula. The pro-Ukrainian partisan group Atesh reports hits on a large military antenna. However, it is not yet possible to say how serious the losses for Russia are. The local news channel Crimean Wind also confirmed the attack on the radio antenna and claimed that at least six ATACMS missiles hit the communications center.
“Explosions were heard in almost all regions of Crimea. Russian air defense was active in many, but not very effective,” the broadcaster summed up the attack in the Ukraine war. The nighttime attack overshadowed a planned visit by Wladimir Putin in Belarus. The Kremlin chief plans to meet the authoritarian ruler Alexander Lukashenko. In addition to the development of bilateral relations, the talks will also address key issues of international politics, the Kremlin said in a statement on Thursday.
Losses in the Ukraine war for Russia: Crimea is repeatedly the target of attacks
In the ongoing war in Ukraine, Crimea continues to play a central role. For Russia, the annexed peninsula is the most important base for the Black Sea fleet. But the Ukrainian army has repeatedly managed to inflict heavy losses on Russia with targeted strikes. In the past, so-called Sea drones used in Ukraine’s attacks on Crimea were used to sink entire warships using explosives.
Thanks to Western arms deliveries, Ukraine is also able to attack targets on the island with ballistic missiles. The Russian air defense claims to be able to fend off a large number of attacks, but there are still reports of successful hits. (fbu)
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