2024-07-27 14:33:09
Ukrainian Public Broadcasting, citing local residents, reports explosions in Sakos and Novofedorivka.
A resident of Saku said that “there were very strong explosions in the city” and “the windows even shook in the apartments”.
As the “Telegram” channel “Krimskij veter” reports, an ammunition warehouse was hit. Then a fire broke out and detonation was heard – at least 13 explosions.
Strong explosions are also reported in Okunivka region and Simferopol. They could be related to the operation of anti-aircraft defense systems.
The Russian “Telegram” channel “Astra”, referring to sources in the Crimean emergency services, reports that the airfield was hit by ATACMS long-range missiles.
A fire broke out after the impact. Two military personnel are injured, “Astra” reports.
The ATACMS missile also reportedly hit a Russian air defense deployment site located in the Saku district five kilometers from Shovkovichne.
The radar station equipment was destroyed in the impact. According to the sources of the “Telegram” channel, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out an attack on Crimea with four ATACMS missiles. Air defense forces shot down two of them.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine later confirmed that the strike was carried out by Ukrainian missile forces.
The military airfield “Saki” in Novofedorovka has been repeatedly damaged by rocket attacks. The 43rd fighter aviation regiment is based there, which provides support to Russian troops in southern Ukraine. Its arsenal includes Su-24 bombers and Su-30 fighters.
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2024-07-27 14:33:09