Crimean Peninsula
Coverage of Crimean Peninsula in the Nexus archive.
- 10 injured in overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv
Ten people, including a child, were injured in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight, causing fires and explosions in multiple districts. Ukraine's Air Force reported intercepting most of the 10 missiles and 121 drones launched by Russia, while Russian forces claimed targeting drone facilities and ports in Ukraine.
- Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries and infrastructure have caused a fuel crisis, leading to gas station shortages, rationing, and long queues across Russia. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the issue, calling it 'temporary,' but citizens report worsening conditions. Analysts note Russia's gasoline production has dropped 17% since 2023, with a third of refining capacity offline.
- Russia reports large-scale Ukrainian drone attack across 12 regions
Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones during a nighttime attack on 12 Russian regions, the Crimean peninsula, and the Black Sea and Azov Sea. The incident was reported by Russia's Defence Ministry.
- Ukrainian commander says the way NATO's trying to develop naval drones makes him uneasy
A Ukrainian commander expressed unease over NATO's approach to developing naval drones, highlighting that NATO's designs lack the combat experience-driven modifications seen in Ukraine's drones, which have effectively targeted Russia's Black Sea Fleet. NATO countries are adopting naval drones following Ukraine's success, but the commander notes differences in design and purpose, with NATO's drones primarily used for patrols and surveillance rather than combat operations.
- Satellite images show Russian forces throwing up smoke screens on a key Crimean bridge as Ukrainian drones target supply lines
Satellite images reveal Russian forces deploying smoke screens to protect parts of the Kerch Bridge in Crimea as Ukrainian drones intensify attacks on Russian supply lines. Ukrainian military intelligence and special operations forces have destroyed key bridges, including the railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal, disrupting Russian logistics.
- Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula
Ukraine has targeted fuel supplies to the Russian-held Crimean Peninsula, causing a fuel crisis and undermining the Kremlin's claim of success in the ongoing war.