Ukrainian forces conducted a nighttime drone attack on Sevastopol, the main base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in occupied Crimea. According to Russian authorities, the attack resulted in one fatality and several injuries. Russian air defense claims to have shot down 26 Ukrainian drones. The attack occurred on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Drone attack on Sevastopol

A Ukrainian drone attack on occupied Crimea resulted in a civilian death and injuries in Sevastopol, a key Russian military base.

Russian air defense

According to Russian sources, air defense systems shot down 26 Ukrainian drones during the nighttime attack.

Context of the approaching anniversary

The attack occurred shortly before the fourth anniversary of Russia's launch of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Russian occupation authorities in Crimea reported casualties from a nighttime Ukrainian drone attack on Sevastopol. According to reports from the Europa Press agency, at least one person was killed and several others were injured in the attack. Sevastopol, the historic home of the Black Sea Fleet, was the primary target of the Ukrainian raid. Russia annexed Crimea in March 2014 following a referendum deemed illegal by the international community. Sevastopol, a city with federal status, has since served as a key logistical and military hub for Russian forces during the war with Ukraine.The Russian-appointed governor of the city, Mikhail Razvozhayev, stated that air defense systems operated for several hours and shot down a total of 26 Ukrainian drones. The attack is part of a broader escalation of hostilities shortly before the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022. The Ukrainian military, which rarely officially comments on specific attacks on Russian or occupied territory, consistently emphasizes its right to strike military targets. Number of drones shot down according to Russian sources: Drones shot down: 26Drone raids on Crimea have become a relatively frequent feature of the conflict, as Ukraine seeks to disrupt Russian logistics and undermine the sense of security in territory claimed by Moscow. These attacks are also seen as a way to maintain pressure on Russia and demonstrate the capability to reach strategically important locations. The event in Sevastopol highlights the ongoing dynamics of the conflict, in which both sides conduct offensive operations in territories considered their own by the adversary.

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