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Sevastopol is home to the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
“Explosions in Sevastopol, Crimea: what is known about attacks on Russian military targets on the Crimean peninsula 24 March 2024, 18:15 Crimea.Realities https://ru.krymr.com/a/sevastopol-krym-ataka-udar-pvo-chernomorskiy-flot/32875387.html

Explosions were heard in Crimea and Sevastopol late in the evening of March 23: residents complained about “arrivals,” Russian authorities in Sevastopol and Crimea spoke about “air defense work.” Read more in the article Crimea.Realities. https://ru.krymr.com/a/news-sevastopol-gromkiye-vzryvy-rossiyskiye-vlasti-povrezhdeniya/32874646.html

In Russian-occupied Crimea, in Sevastopol, on the evening of March 23, an air raid warning sounded. On telegram channels, local residents said that about 10 explosions were heard.

According to a Krym.Realiya correspondent, in Sevastopol, explosions were heard from the direction of Cossack Bay, and a glow can be seen within the city limits.

Eyewitnesses in Sevastopol published videos from the scene of the incident.

The Osint technical public wrote the following: “It appears that at least three Ukrainian Storm Shadow cruise missiles just crashed into the main communications center of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.”

Meanwhile, the Russian head of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhaev, said that air defense seems to be operating in the city. According to him, “several air targets were shot down.”

He also stated that “the smoke in the area of ​​the internal roadstead, Sevastopol and Southern bays is the military using standard means of camouflage.”

The Crimean Wind telegram channel, with reference to subscribers, reported about “arrivals” and a fire in the Cossack Bay of Sevastopol: at the location of the 810th Russian Marine Brigade. https://t.me/Crimeanwind/56108

The channel reported that ambulances and firefighters were allegedly traveling towards Cossack Bay. According to the channel, a “very strong” explosion occurred in the Balaklava area.

In addition, according to the telegram channel, in Simferopol “something was burning a lot at the airport.”

Also, according to subscribers, it was reported that “in Sevastopol, ships arrived, there was smoke at Cape Fiolent, a column of smoke in Inkerman”

On the morning of March 24, a fire broke out at the oil depot in the village of Gvardeyskoye near Simferopol, local telegram channels reported. https://t.me/chp_simferopol/20293

The Telegram channel “ChP Simferopol” reports that at about 7 a.m. local time, several explosions were heard before the fire. https://t.me/chp_simferopol/20290 The Crimean Wind telegram channel reports that the sounds of drones were heard before the explosions. https://t.me/Crimeanwind/56163

Loud sounds were also recorded in the Sovetsky district, as well as near Novofedorovka and Saki.

The Russian authorities did not officially comment on the incident. The editors do not have their own evidence of what happened.

“The sky and the sea are the same color”
After the missile attack on Sevastopol, the commander of the Air Force of Ukraine Mykola Oleshchuk thanked the Ukrainian military pilots and sailors “for their successful combat work.”

Thanks to the pilots and sailors for the successful combat work! Crimea is ours! Together – to victory!
Nikolay Oleshchuk

“The sky and the sea are the same color! Thanks to the pilots and sailors for the successful combat work! Crimea is OURS! Together – to victory!” – Oleshchuk wrote in his telegram channel. https://ru.krymr.com/a/news-sevastopol-komanduyushchiy-vozdushnykh-sil-vsu-ataka/32874658.html

On Sunday, March 24, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that during the attack on Sevastopol on March 23, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck two large landing ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. https://ru.krymr.com/a/news-vsu-udat-bdk-yamal-azov-krym/32875181.html

Thus, according to the report, BDK “Yamal” and “Azov” ships were hit.

The communications center and several other facilities of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation in Sevastopol were also hit.

The Russian side did not officially comment on the attacks on the ships. Statements of the Ukrainian authorities in the context of hostilities need independent confirmation.

The representative of the Naval Forces of Ukraine Dmitry Pletenchuk said that in case of serious damage to the large landing ship “Yamal” and “Azov” in Sevastopol, it will be a significant next loss for the [Russian] occupiers.

He reported this on the air of the “Suspilne” broadcaster. https://suspilne.media/712816-akso-rosijski-vdk-otrimali-serjozni-poskodzenna-ce-bude-cergovou-suttevou-vtratou-okupantiv-recnik-vms-zsu/

Pletenchuk noted that now there is a verification [in progress] of the damage and in general the circumstances of the use of weapons by the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

“We can only confirm that there was a successful strike. If there is serious damage to two large landing ships, it will be a significant further loss. Because out of the 13 that were in service at the beginning of a full-scale invasion, only five BDKs remained, then only 3 will remain,” said the speaker of the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

According to Pletenchuk, in fact, in the last two weeks there has been no activity of the Russian military forces in the Black Sea. In particular, this is due to the loss of the patrol ship “Sergey Kotov” on March 5 and the election of the President of the Russian Federation.

Now (the Russian Navy – KR) will go to sea, look for ways to counter our defeat systems. They are trying to restore activity, but very weakly,” Pletenchuk summed up.

Russia has been sailing in the Black Sea since 1783, but is now forced to limit its fleet to the port. And even there, Putin’s ships are sinking.
Grant Shapps

British Defense Minister Grant Shapps reacted to the information about the attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on large large landing ships in the annexed Crimea.

“The illegal occupation of Ukraine by Putin causes huge damage to the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which is now functionally inactive. Russia has been sailing in the Black Sea since 1783, but is now forced to limit its fleet to the port. And even there, Putin’s ships are sinking!” he wrote on the social network X.

Since August 2022, the sounds of explosions have been heard almost daily in Crimea and Sevastopol. The Russian authorities explain this as shooting at “Ukrainian drones”, “air defense work” or exercises of the Russian military. Sergey Aksenov called drones “the main threat” to Crimea. In October 2022, an explosion occurred on the Crimean (Kerch) bridge. https://ru.krymr.com/a/news-aksenov-ataki-bespilotnikov/32177584.html https://ru.krymr.com/a/news-vzryv-pozhar-na-krymskiy-most/32070944.html

Another explosion occurred on the Kerch Bridge on July 17, 2023. https://ru.krymr.com/a/news-krymskiy-most-zakryli-pishut-o-vzryvakh/32506482.html

There is an increased (yellow) level of terrorist danger on the peninsula. Simferopol Airport is closed.

Earlier, the head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Kirill Budanov announced “new surprises” for the occupying forces in Crimea and said that he did not advise civilians to use the Kerch Bridge. https://ru.krymr.com/a/news-budanov-ne-rekomendoval-kerchenskim-mostom/32834483.html

CONTEXT: The Russian full-scale military invasion of Ukraine continues from the morning of February 24, 2022. https://ru.krymr.com/a/putin-obyavil-voynu-ukraine/31719814.html Russian troops carry out air strikes on key objects of military and civilian infrastructure, destroying airfields, military units, oil depots, gas stations, churches, schools and hospitals. Shelling of residential areas is carried out using artillery, multiple launch rocket systems and ballistic missiles.

A number of Western countries, including the United States and EU countries, tightened sanctions against Russia and condemned Russian military actions in Ukraine. https://ru.krymr.com/a/news-eu-sankzii-protiv-rossii/31720255.html

Russia denies waging a war of conquest against Ukraine on its territory and calls it a “special operation” aimed at “demilitarization and denazification.”

On September 30, 2022, after holding fictitious referendums on joining Russia in the occupied Ukrainian territories, Moscow announced the annexation of the Donetsk, Zaporozhye, Lugansk and Kherson regions of Ukraine.

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Annexation of Crimea by Russia
In February 2014, armed men in unmarked uniforms seized the building of the Verkhovna Rada of the ARC, the Council of Ministers of the ARC, as well as Simferopol airport, the Kerch ferry crossing, other strategic facilities, and also blocked the actions of Ukrainian troops. The Russian authorities initially refused to recognize that these armed men were soldiers of the Russian army. Later, Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted that it was the Russian military.

On March 16, 2014, an unrecognized by most countries of the world “referendum” on the status of the peninsula was held on the territory of Crimea and Sevastopol, according to the results of which Russia included Crimea in its composition. Neither Ukraine, nor the European Union, nor the United States recognized the results of the vote in the “referendum”. On March 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the “accession” of Crimea to Russia.

International organizations regard the occupation and annexation of Crimea as illegal and condemned Russia’s actions. Western countries have imposed economic sanctions. Russia denies the annexation of the peninsula and calls it “the restoration of historical justice.” The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine officially announced the date of the beginning of the temporary occupation of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia on February 20, 2014.”
Based on translation of the original Russian, which is found here: https://ru.krymr.com/a/sevastopol-krym-ataka-udar-pvo-chernomorskiy-flot/32875387.html

From Crimea.Realities Telegram Channel https://t.me/krymrealii
“March 23, 2024
❗️ Air defense operates in Sevastopol, Razvozhaev reported.

“Suspilne” with reference to local residents confirms the explosions in the city. The Russian authorities have declared an alarm.

Telegram channels also write about the explosions in Saki.

The Kerch bridge is blocked.
22:06

Crimea.Realities
⚠️Severe explosions are heard in Sevastopol, our correspondent reports.

In total, at least six explosions were heard. Air alarm sirens are howling in the city. According to the correspondent, the sounds of explosions are very strong, there are hits, there is a glow in the city, in the area of Cossack Bay.
22:37

Razvozhaev claims that at least 10 missiles were shot down over Sevastopol

According to him, near Rudnev Street, a rocket hit an office building.

In the area of Batumi Street, fragments allegedly hit a five-storey house, the gas pipe was damaged. A woman was allegedly injured. Razvozhaev also claims that the fall of missile wreckage was recorded on the streets of Granatnaya, Yukharina Balka and near the Kachin highway, a fragment hit the house.

The statements of the Russian authorities need independent confirmation.
22:44


💥Sevastopol and Russian telegram channels publish videos depicting explosions and loud sounds in the city

Earlier, the Russian head of Sevastopol Mikhail Razvozhaev reported at least 10 missiles shot down. As local telegram channels write, the missile attack continues.
23:12

Crimea.Realities
🟢 The air alert was announced in Sevastopol, the Russian head of the city Mikhail Razvozhaev said.

The alarm lasted almost two hours.
23:33

March 24, 2024

💬 “The most massive missile attack” – Razvozhaev about the explosions in Sevastopol

Russian-controlled city head Mikhail Razvozhaev said that the evening attack on Sevastopol was “the most massive in recent times.” According to Razvozhaev, the windows were broken in the center of the city. According to him, a 65-year-old resident of Sevastopol died because of a rocket fragment hitting the end of a house on Yalta. In addition, according to Razvozhaev, only 4 people were injured from the fragments.

It is not yet possible to promptly verify Razvozhaev’s statements with the help of alternative sources.

Earlier, Razvozhaev announced at least 10 missiles shot down. Telegram channel “Crimean Wind” with reference to subscribers reported that the main special communication unit of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation on Nikolai Muzyki Street, 1 was attacked.
0:23

In the morning, an oil depot burned near Simferopol, according to local publics

The fire was a consequence of an air attack on Gvardeyskoye, according to local telegram channels. They also publish an alleged video of the fire. Before that, the locals heard explosions. Officially, the Russian authorities did not comment on the situation.
09:12

The Armed Forces of Ukraine claim that they hit two large landing ships during a night attack on Sevastopol

BDK “Yamal” and “Azov” were hit. Several infrastructure facilities of the Black Sea Fleet were also hit, according to the Department of Strategic Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Officially, the Russian authorities did not comment on the defeat of the ships. The statements of the Ukrainian authorities need independent confirmation.
10:29

March 24, 2024
Crimea.Realities
🔴 Russia has carried out the third missile attack on Ukraine in recent days

🔸The Air Force reported the shooting down of 18 of 29 missiles and 25 of 28 drones – within the Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Nikolaev, Odessa, Sumy, Kiev, Volyn and Lviv regions;

🔺About 10 missiles were shot down over Kiev and near the city, the fall of debris was recorded in Desnyansky and Shevchenkovsky districts. There were no fires and casualties, the authorities report;

🔸A critical infrastructure facility in the Lviv region was affected. There was a fire, there were no casualties;

🔺Due to the fall of debris in Krivoy Rog, heating networks and power line were damaged. In the Nikopol region, the wreckage of the downed drone damaged the power facility.

ℹ️ The previous attack occurred on the morning of March 22. Vladimir Zelensky then said that Russian troops launched more than 60 Shahed drones and about 90 missiles of different types in Ukraine. The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine noted that this is the most massive attack on Ukrainian energy recently.
11:23

Crimea.Realities
⚠️ In the morning, an oil depot burned near Simferopol, according to local publics The fire was a consequence of an air attack on Gvardeyskoye, local telegram channels report. They also publish an alleged video of the fire. Before that, the locals heard explosions. Officially…
💬 As a result of the attack on the refinery in Crimea, three containers with oil products and a warehouse burned, writes the telegram channel ASTRA

As ASTRA found out, the oil refinery on Sovetskaya Street in Gvardeyskoye was attacked by a drone in the early morning of March 24. As a result of the attack, 3 tanks with oil products and a warehouse caught fire. In addition, in the area of the village of Pchelniki after the UAV attack, the power line was damaged, the village was left without electricity.

The “governor” appointed by the Russian Federation reported that in Sevastopol as a result of a “night massive missile attack” one person was killed, 4 wounded, hits in 4 houses were recorded. 15:56

A satellite image of the consequences of the missile strike on Sevastopol on the night of March 24 has been published

The picture was distributed by the Radio Liberty “Schemes” project. The image shows that one of the buildings on Rudnev Street was hit as a result of the impact. The Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on the night of March 24 they launched a missile strike on the communication hub of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation in Sevastopol.

Comparing satellite images of this area for March 21 and 24, it can be seen that the roof of the building collapsed after the missile strike. Fire trucks are also visible near the building. 19:14

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