Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Ammunition Depot in Occupied Crimea, Source Says
- Ukrainian drones struck an ammunition depot near Perevalne, occupied Crimea, causing explosions and fire on May 16, 2023.
- The strike targeted the Russian 126th Coastal Defense Brigade's depot amid increased Ukrainian long-range drone operations in Crimea.
- Explosions echoed across several Crimean locations, and authorities temporarily closed the nearby Simferopol-Alushta highway for safety.
- Russia's Ministry of Defense reported intercepting 21 drones over Crimea and neutralizing 43 more over the Black Sea during the assault.
- The strike likely caused significant damage and casualties while demonstrating Ukraine's continued efforts to degrade Russian military infrastructure in Crimea.
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Ukrainian drones strike Russian ammunition depot in occupied Crimea, source says
Ukrainian security service drones struck an ammunition depot used by Russia's 126th Coastal Defense Brigade near the village of Perevalne in occupied Crimea, causing a large explosion and fire, a security source told the Kyiv Independent on May 17.The depot, located near a key highway between Simferopol and Alushta, reportedly housed military equipment, ammunition, and fuel storage facilities. Local residents reportedly described thick smoke ove…
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