Crimea bridge explosion kills three as Zelensky aide warns blast ‘is the beginning’
2 years, 3 months ago

Crimea bridge explosion kills three as Zelensky aide warns blast ‘is the beginning’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Everything illegal must be destroyed, everything that is stolen must be returned to Ukraine, everything occupied by Russia must be expelled,” Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, tweeted following the blast. The reason is simple: if you build something explosive, then sooner or later it will explode.” Russia seized Crimea from Ukraine in 2014, and the 12-mile bridge linking it to Russia’s transport network was opened with great fanfare four years later by Putin himself. open image in gallery The explosion caused at least three sections of the road to collapse into the water below open image in gallery The bridge was opened by Putin four years ago It now represents a major supply route for the Russian forces who have taken control of most of southern Ukraine‘s Kherson region, and for the naval port of Sevastopol, whose governor told locals: “Keep calm. open image in gallery Helicopters poured water on the fire to tackle the flames Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Kyiv’s reaction to the destruction of civilian infrastructure “testifies to its terrorist nature”.

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian strikes kill 12 as Kyiv unveils new long-range ‘rocket-drone’
1 month ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian strikes kill 12 as Kyiv unveils new long-range ‘rocket-drone’

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian strikes kill 12 as Kyiv unveils new long-range ‘rocket-drone’
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian strikes kill 12 as Kyiv unveils new long-range ‘rocket-drone’

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Three bridges damaged in Ukraine attack on Seym River, says Russian military
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Three bridges damaged in Ukraine attack on Seym River, says Russian military

The Hindu  

Ukrainian forces have either destroyed or damaged all three of the bridges over the Seym River in western Russia, according to Russian sources, as Kyiv's incursion into western Russia entered its third week Tuesday. Ukraine's attacks on the three bridges over the Seym River in Kursk could potentially trap Russian forces between the river, the Ukrainian advance and the Ukrainian …

Ukraine has destroyed or damaged all 3 bridges over Russia’s Seym River, Russian sources say
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine has destroyed or damaged all 3 bridges over Russia’s Seym River, Russian sources say

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces have either destroyed or damaged all three of the bridges over the Seym River in western Russia, according to Russian sources, as Kyiv’s incursion into western Russia entered its third week Tuesday. Ukraine’s attacks on the three bridges over the Seym River in Kursk could potentially trap Russian forces between the river, the Ukrainian advance …

Ukraine strikes on bridges could potentially trap Russian troops at border
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine strikes on bridges could potentially trap Russian troops at border

LA Times  

A Ukrainian soldier rides in a pickup truck at the front line in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have either destroyed or damaged all three of the bridges over the Seim River in western Russia, according to Russian sources, as Ukraine’s incursion into western Russia entered its third week Tuesday. Ukraine’s attacks on the three bridges over the …

Ukraine destroys key bridge as troops leave ‘trail of destruction’ in Russia incursion
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine destroys key bridge as troops leave ‘trail of destruction’ in Russia incursion

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Some 12 days into the …

Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia says Ukraine used Western rockets to destroy bridge in Kursk region

The Hindu  

Russia's Foreign Ministry said Ukraine had used Western rockets, likely U.S.-made HIMARS, to destroy a bridge over the Seym river in the Kursk region, killing volunteers trying to evacuate civilians. "For the first time, the Kursk region was hit by Western-made rocket launchers, probably American HIMARS," Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said late on Friday on the …

Russia, Ukraine launch tit-for-tat attacks, five dead in Crimea and one killed in Kharkiv
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia, Ukraine launch tit-for-tat attacks, five dead in Crimea and one killed in Kharkiv

India TV News  

Kyiv: Russian authorities said six people, including two children, were killed and over 100 people were wounded after Ukraine launched several drones and missiles in retaliation for Moscow's bombing of the Kharkiv city on Saturday that resulted in three casualties while 52 others were injured. Five people, including the two children, were killed by falling debris when five Ukrainian missiles …

Russia breaks through Ukraine front line and captures important town
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia breaks through Ukraine front line and captures important town

Daily Mail  

Russian troops have reportedly pushed through Ukrainian lines to take the strategic town of Ocheretyne in Donetsk - the latest scoop for Vladimir Putin's forces amid a recent string of gains on the battlefield. It comes as US lawmakers signed off on a new $61 billion military aid package that will soon enable Kyiv 's defenders re-equip with sorely needed …

Ukraine says it hit two Russian warships in strikes on Crimea
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine says it hit two Russian warships in strikes on Crimea

The Hindu  

The Ukrainian military said it hit two large Russian landing ships in attacks on the annexed Crimean peninsula early on Sunday, as well as a communications centre and other infrastructure used by the Russian navy in the Black Sea. "The defence forces of Ukraine successfully hit the Azov and Yamal large landing ships, a communications centre and also several infrastructure …

Ukraine destroys Russian warship in Crimea in major blow to Black Sea fleet
1 year ago

Ukraine destroys Russian warship in Crimea in major blow to Black Sea fleet

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kyiv’s air force announced that it had hit a …

One killed as Ukraine strikes Russian warship on Black Sea port in Crimea, Moscow admits damage
1 year ago

One killed as Ukraine strikes Russian warship on Black Sea port in Crimea, Moscow admits damage

India TV News  

A large Russian landing warship was struck by cruise missiles as part of a major attack by Ukraine in a Black Sea port in Crimea, killing at least one person and injuring several others. The attack sent a strong reply to Russia's offensive against Kyiv and could hinder any attempt by Moscow to seize any more Ukrainian territory along the …

Russia confirms Ukraine destroyed its warship in Crimea attack
1 year ago

Russia confirms Ukraine destroyed its warship in Crimea attack

Al Jazeera  

One person reported killed in attack that targeted the Novocherkassk, which Ukraine said was being used to transport Russian drones. Ukraine’s air force said earlier that it had “destroyed” the Novocherkassk landing ship, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joking on social media that the vessel had now joined “the Russian underwater Black Sea fleet”. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu informed President …

More than half a million people left without power in Crimea, Russia and Ukraine after huge storm
1 year, 1 month ago

More than half a million people left without power in Crimea, Russia and Ukraine after huge storm

The Independent  

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Crimea: Ukraine unleashes massive missile strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters
1 year, 3 months ago

Crimea: Ukraine unleashes massive missile strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters

India TV News  

In a major development, Ukraine struck the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in a missile attack on Friday that left a serviceman missing and the main building smouldering, according to officials on both sides of the conflict and images from the scene in annexed Crimea. The Russian Defense Ministry initially said one servicemember was killed but then issued a …

Russia says Crimean shipyard on fire, two ships damaged in Ukraine missile attack
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia says Crimean shipyard on fire, two ships damaged in Ukraine missile attack

Firstpost  

Building and maintaining ships and submarines for the Russian Black Sea Fleet takes place at the strategic shipyard on the peninsula, which Russia acquired from Ukraine in 2014. The fleet has attacked Ukraine repeatedly with drones and missiles Ukraine attacked the port with 10 missiles and three speedboats early on Wednesday, setting fire to the Sevastopol Shipyard on the Crimean …

Ukrainian attack damages 2 ships, injures 24 people and sets port on fire in Russia-annexed Crimea
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukrainian attack damages 2 ships, injures 24 people and sets port on fire in Russia-annexed Crimea

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian attack on a strategic shipyard early Wednesday in Russian-annexed Crimea wounded 24 people, damaged two ships undergoing repairs and caused a fire at the facility, Russian authorities reported. A pre-dawn drone onslaught in southern Ukraine’s Odesa region damaged port and civilian infrastructure in the region’s Izmail district, about 350 kilometers across the Black Sea from …

A Crimea shipyard is on fire after a Ukrainian attack damaged 2 ships and injured 24 people
1 year, 3 months ago

A Crimea shipyard is on fire after a Ukrainian attack damaged 2 ships and injured 24 people

LA Times  

A Ukrainian attack on a strategic shipyard early Wednesday in Russia-annexed Crimea wounded 24 people, damaged two ships undergoing repairs and caused a fire at the facility, Russian authorities reported. The attack in the port city of Sevastopol, which serves as the main base for Russia’s Black Sea fleet, took place as Moscow launched drones against southern Ukraine’s Odesa region. …

Russia says Crimean shipyard on fire, 2 ships damaged in Ukraine missile attack
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia says Crimean shipyard on fire, 2 ships damaged in Ukraine missile attack

India Today  

The Sevastopol Shipyard on the Crimean Peninsula was on fire early on Wednesday and two ships were damaged after Ukraine launched 10 missiles and three speedboat attacks on the port, Russia's defence ministry said. Seven missiles were downed by Russia's air defence systems and all three boats were destroyed by a patrol ship, the ministry said in a statement on …

Russia says it thwarted attacks on Crimea bridge. Shelling and strikes leave at least 3 dead
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia says it thwarted attacks on Crimea bridge. Shelling and strikes leave at least 3 dead

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia said Saturday its forces destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones being used in an attempt to attack a key bridge linking Russia to the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula, forcing its temporary closure for a third time in less than a year. On Saturday afternoon, one civilian was killed and two wounded during shelling of Russia’s Belgorod region bordering …

Ukraine’s intelligence service claims responsibility for Crimean Bridge drone attack
1 year, 4 months ago

Ukraine’s intelligence service claims responsibility for Crimean Bridge drone attack

The Independent  

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Russia claims it thwarted Ukrainian rocket attack on Crimean Bridge, downed 20 drones
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia claims it thwarted Ukrainian rocket attack on Crimean Bridge, downed 20 drones

ABC  

Russia's defence ministry has said that Ukraine had tried unsuccessfully to strike the Crimean Bridge across the Kerch Strait with S-200 rockets, but that no damage or casualties had been caused. Key points: Russia's defence ministry reported the attack but said there was no damage or casualties The bridge has repeatedly been attacked by Ukrainian forces since Russia launched its …

Russia unleashes strikes against Ukraine; Kyiv targets Crimea bridge
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia unleashes strikes against Ukraine; Kyiv targets Crimea bridge

Al Jazeera  

Moscow and Kyiv step up retaliatory attacks as Ukraine seeks to dislodge Russian forces in the country’s south and east. At least 10 Russian missiles appear to have gotten through Ukraine’s air defences in an overnight attack, which Ukraine’s air force said involved 70 air assault weapons, including cruise and hypersonic missiles as well as Iranian-made drones. Despite waves of …

Ukraine admits to bombing Crimea bridge, Russian shelling damages landmark church in Ukraine's Kherson
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine admits to bombing Crimea bridge, Russian shelling damages landmark church in Ukraine's Kherson

ABC  

A senior Ukrainian military figure has admitted for the first time that an attack last month on a bridge linking Russia and Crimea — as well as a previous attack on the same bridge last year — were carried out by Ukrainian forces. Key points: Eight people were wounded in two shelling attacks on the cathedral St Catherine's Cathedral used …

The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia
1 year, 5 months ago

The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Sevastopol really matters for the Russian fleet and for …

Ukrainian security service claims responsibility for October Crimea bridge blast
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukrainian security service claims responsibility for October Crimea bridge blast

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukraine’s security service claimed responsibility …

Drone hits Crimean ammunition depot as Russia blames journalist death on cluster munition
1 year, 5 months ago

Drone hits Crimean ammunition depot as Russia blames journalist death on cluster munition

ABC  

A drone has hit an ammunition depot in central Crimea on Saturday, sparking an explosion, less than a week after a strike on a key bridge linking the peninsula to Russia prompted Moscow to exit a landmark grain export deal and pound Ukraine's seaports with drones and missiles. Key points: Rail services across the Crimea bridge have reportedly been halted …

Drone attack on ammunition depot in Crimea prompts evacuation, bridge closure
1 year, 5 months ago

Drone attack on ammunition depot in Crimea prompts evacuation, bridge closure

India Today  

A drone attack on an ammunition depot in Crimea prompted authorities to evacuate a 5 km radius and briefly suspend road traffic on the bridge linking the peninsula to Russia, the region's Moscow-installed governor said on Saturday. Ukraine said its army had destroyed an oil depot and Russian army warehouses in what it called the "temporarily occupied" district of Oktiabrske …

Drone hits Crimean ammunition depot as strikes kill, wound civilians and journalists in Ukraine
1 year, 5 months ago

Drone hits Crimean ammunition depot as strikes kill, wound civilians and journalists in Ukraine

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian drone strike Saturday caused a massive explosion at an ammunition depot in Russia-annexed Crimea, forcing the evacuation of nearby homes in the latest attack since Moscow canceled a landmark grain deal amid Kyiv’s grinding efforts to retake its occupied territories. Speaking at the Aspen security forum via video link, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the …

Fire at Crimea military base forces evacuation of more than 2,000 people
1 year, 5 months ago

Fire at Crimea military base forces evacuation of more than 2,000 people

India Today  

A fire that broke out at the military training grounds in the Kirovske district on the Crimean Peninsula has forced the evacuation of more than 2,000 people and a closure of nearby highway, the Moscow-backed governor of Crimea said on Wednesday. Russia's Telegram channels linked to Russian security services and Ukrainian media reported that an ammunition depot was on fire …

Russia targets Ukraine’s port of Odesa and calls it payback for a strike on a key bridge to Crimea
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia targets Ukraine’s port of Odesa and calls it payback for a strike on a key bridge to Crimea

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine said its forces shot down Russian drones and cruise missiles targeting the Black Sea port of Odesa before dawn Tuesday in what Moscow called “retribution” for an attack that damaged a crucial bridge to the Crimean Peninsula. The Russians first sought to wear down Ukraine’s air defenses by firing 25 exploding drones and then targeted Odesa …

Why the Crimea bridge attack will get under Putin’s skin
1 year, 5 months ago

Why the Crimea bridge attack will get under Putin’s skin

The Independent  

A pre-dawn deadly assault on the Kerch Bridge is the second such attack in just nine months. In Ukraine, the bridge has become a focus of anger as a symbol of Russia’s long-standing efforts to take Ukrainian territory and to “Russify” the territory. In the early hours of Monday, the bridge came under fire again: Russia said two parents were …

Russia targets Ukraine port, calls it payback for strike on key bridge to Crimea
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia targets Ukraine port, calls it payback for strike on key bridge to Crimea

India Today  

Ukraine said its forces shot down Russian drones and cruise missiles targeting the Black Sea port of Odesa before dawn Tuesday in what Moscow called “retribution” for an attack that damaged a crucial bridge to the Crimean Peninsula. The Russians first sought to wear down Ukraine’s air defenses by firing 25 exploding drones and then targeted Odesa with six Kalibr …

The bridge to Crimea is crucial to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine and to asserting Moscow’s control
1 year, 5 months ago

The bridge to Crimea is crucial to Russia’s war effort in Ukraine and to asserting Moscow’s control

Associated Press  

The bridge connecting Crimea and Russia carries heavy significance for Moscow, both logistically and psychologically, as a key artery for military and civilian supplies and as an assertion of Kremlin control of the peninsula it illegally annexed in 2014. A CRITICAL CONNECTION The Crimean Peninsula extends south from Ukraine’s mainland, with road connections on two isthmuses, one of which is …

Key Russian bridge to Crimea is struck again as Putin vows response to attack that killed 2
1 year, 5 months ago

Key Russian bridge to Crimea is struck again as Putin vows response to attack that killed 2

Associated Press  

An attack before dawn Monday damaged a bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea that is a key supply route for Kremlin forces in the war with Ukraine, forcing the span’s temporary closure for a second time in less than a year. Putin ordered authorities to “thoroughly investigate what happened,” to come up with “concrete proposals to enhance security of this …

Crimea bridge attack: What happened, why is the bridge important?
1 year, 5 months ago

Crimea bridge attack: What happened, why is the bridge important?

Al Jazeera  

The bridge suffered damage after one of its sections was blown up, killing two people and wounding a child. Traffic on the single bridge that links Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea and serves as a key supply route for the Kremlin’s forces in the war with Ukraine came to a standstill on Monday after one of its sections was blown up, …

'Blasts' on Crimea Bridge kill 2, key Russian supply line damaged
1 year, 5 months ago

'Blasts' on Crimea Bridge kill 2, key Russian supply line damaged

India Today  

A couple from Russia's Belgorod region was killed and their child injured after the Crimea Bridge was damaged in an "emergency incident", Russian officials said on Monday. Russia's Grey Zone channel, a heavily followed Telegram channel affiliated with the Wagner mercenary group, reported that there were two strikes on the bridge at 03:04 a.m. and 03:20 a.m. Amid reports of …

Two killed, child wounded in ’emergency’ on Russian Crimea bridge
1 year, 5 months ago

Two killed, child wounded in ’emergency’ on Russian Crimea bridge

Al Jazeera  

Officials report ’emergency’ on bridge linking Crimea to Russian mainland and urge residents not to travel via the overpass. Two people have been killed and a child wounded in an “emergency situation” on a Russian-built bridge linking the annexed Crimean Peninsula to Russia’s Krasnodar region, according to officials. The Russian TASS news agency said train traffic on the bridge may …

2 killed in explosions on bridge connecting Crimea with Russia, 'emergency' declared
1 year, 5 months ago

2 killed in explosions on bridge connecting Crimea with Russia, 'emergency' declared

India TV News  

Russia-Ukraine war: At least two people were killed after explosions occurred on the bridge connecting the Crimea Peninsula to Russia, following what Russian officials described as an 'emergency' on the bridge. As the operation commenced on the Kerch bridge, traffic has been halted as reports of the explosions broke out, according to AP. The extent of the damage on the …

Attack on key bridge from Crimea to Russia kills 2 and halts traffic
1 year, 5 months ago

Attack on key bridge from Crimea to Russia kills 2 and halts traffic

LA Times  

Parts of a bridge connecting the Crimean peninsula and Russia were damaged in an attack Monday. An attack before dawn Monday damaged part of a bridge that links the annexed Crimean peninsula to Russia and that serves as a key supply route for Kremlin forces in the war with Ukraine, forcing the span’s temporary closure for the second time in …

Explosions disrupt traffic on a key bridge from Crimea to Russia's mainland
1 year, 5 months ago

Explosions disrupt traffic on a key bridge from Crimea to Russia's mainland

NPR  

Explosions disrupt traffic on a key bridge from Crimea to Russia's mainland Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP MOSCOW – At least two people reportedly died and another was injured early on Monday after what Russian authorities said was a Ukrainian attack on a key bridge linking the Russian mainland to the annexed peninsula of Crimea. Russian media reported …

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
1 year, 5 months ago

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In response to the ever-growing …

Russia reports intercepting missile over Crimea, halts traffic on key bridge
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia reports intercepting missile over Crimea, halts traffic on key bridge

India Today  

Russian-installed authorities in the Crimean peninsula on Sunday reported shooting down a cruise missile near the city of Kerch and briefly suspending traffic on the Kerch bridge that links the annexed territory to Russia. Such attacks far beyond the front line on Russian regions on the border with Ukraine or the annexed Crimean peninsula have become common during the war …

Russia reports intercepting a missile over annexed Crimea and briefly halts traffic on key bridge
1 year, 6 months ago

Russia reports intercepting a missile over annexed Crimea and briefly halts traffic on key bridge

Associated Press  

Russian-installed authorities in the Crimean peninsula on Sunday reported shooting down a cruise missile near the city of Kerch and briefly suspending traffic on the Kerch bridge that links the annexed territory to Russia. Such attacks far beyond the front line on Russian regions on the border with Ukraine or the annexed Crimean peninsula have become common during the war …

Wanted counteroffensive to begin much earlier, says Ukraine's Zelenskyy as Russia ramps up attacks
1 year, 6 months ago

Wanted counteroffensive to begin much earlier, says Ukraine's Zelenskyy as Russia ramps up attacks

India Today  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wanted his country’s counteroffensive against Russia to begin “much earlier”, even as both sides claim incremental advances in the conflict that has lasted for over 16 months now. Here are the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ukraine’s counteroffensive has been “slowed down” by entrenched Russian defenses, Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CNN, and renewed his …

Bridge sitting on key Russian supply route near Crimea struck by missiles
1 year, 6 months ago

Bridge sitting on key Russian supply route near Crimea struck by missiles

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia-appointed officials in Crimea said that a bridge between the Moscow-annexed peninsula and Russia-occupied areas in southern Ukraine was hit by missiles Thursday, threatening a key supply link to Russian forces amid the early stages of a Ukrainian counteroffensive. Vladimir Saldo, the Moscow-appointed Kherson governor, said the bridge was hit by air-launched Storm Shadow missiles supplied by …

Ukraine missiles damage bridge to Crimea: Russian officials
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukraine missiles damage bridge to Crimea: Russian officials

Al Jazeera  

The Chonhar road bridge connecting Kherson to Crimea is damaged but there are no casualties, Russian-appointed officials say. Ukrainian missiles have struck the Chonhar road bridge connecting Crimea with Russian-held parts of the southern Kherson region, according to Russian-appointed officials. “… Now we are still waiting to hear more from the Russian side about how this will be dealt with.” …

Vladimir Putin calls destruction of dam a catastrophe, Ukraine says it's made advances in Bakhmut
1 year, 7 months ago

Vladimir Putin calls destruction of dam a catastrophe, Ukraine says it's made advances in Bakhmut

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin called the destruction of the Kakhovka dam an "environmental and humanitarian catastrophe" during a call with Turkish counterpart Tayyip Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Kremlin cited him as saying on Wednesday. Key points: Ukraine and Russia trade blame for the destruction of the dam Tens of thousands at risk from flooding in Russian and Ukrainian controlled areas …

Ukraine says Nova Kakhovka dam blast will not stop military plans
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine says Nova Kakhovka dam blast will not stop military plans

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy called the destruction of the Kakhovka dam an act of ‘mass environmental destruction’ by Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called the collapse of the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine an act of “mass environmental destruction” and said the attack on such critical infrastructure would not alter Ukraine’s plans to retake territory from occupying Russian forces. Russian …

Ukraine has endured months of artillery. Now a destroyed dam has sent many residents fleeing
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine has endured months of artillery. Now a destroyed dam has sent many residents fleeing

ABC  

On the morning the Nova Kakhovka dam was blown up in southern Ukraine, Hanna Zarudnia woke to both shelling and flooding. They have dealt with the horrors of the Russian occupation, an almost constant shelling since the city's liberation, and now being flooded out of their homes after the Nova Kakhovka dam was blown up. The Kremlin says it had …

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