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Russia claims to have downed nearly 64,000 Ukrainian drones in first half of 2026

Russian air defense systems "downed" at least 63,933 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions and occupied Ukrainian territories in the first six months of 2026, The Moscow Times reported on July 1, citing calculations by Russian propaganda media.

1 July, 07:30 PM

Crimea legitimate target for Ukrainian drones as Russian launchpad for southern Ukraine invasion, DM Fedorov says

Russian-occupied Crimea has long served as a military base used by Moscow to further occupy southern mainland Ukraine, making the peninsula a key target for Ukraine's Defense Forces, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on July 1.

1 July, 06:07 PM

Large fire breaks out near Saky military airfield in occupied Crimea, satellite images show

A large fire broke out near the Saky military airfield in Novofedorivka in occupied Crimea, according to the monitoring group Crimean Wind, which cited satellite imagery on July 1.

1 July, 10:50 AM

Ukraine hits two bridges in Crimea and Zaporizhzhya Oblast, General Staff says

Ukrainian Defense Forces struck two bridges in occupied parts of Ukraine on June 29 and overnight into June 30, along with other Russian military targets, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.

30 June, 04:50 PM

Main building burned out at Saky TPP in Crimea after June 28 attack, monitoring group says

The Saky thermal power plant in occupied Crimea, attacked on June 28, sustained major damage, according to the monitoring group Crimean Wind, citing satellite imagery.

30 June, 12:34 PM

Substation near Simferopol catches fire in occupied Crimea

A fire broke out overnight into June 30, at a traction substation at the Poshtova railway station in the Bakhchysarai district of occupied Crimea, according to the Telegram channel Crimean Wind, which cited satellite images.

30 June, 11:26 AM

Fire breaks out at Saky power plant after overnight attack

A fire broke out at the Saky combined heat and power plant in temporarily occupied Crimea after an overnight attack on June 28, the Crimean Wind monitoring group reported, citing satellite imagery.

28 June, 10:57 AM

Crimea’s isolation could sap Russia’s ability to keep fighting in Ukraine

Russian-occupied Crimea is becoming a liability for Vladimir Putin — a vulnerability that could weaken the Kremlin’s ability to continue its war against Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported on June 26.

27 June, 04:03 PM

Drones attack Sevastopol as explosions reported across peninsula

Drones attacked temporarily occupied Sevastopol in Crimea overnight on June 27, with explosions and Russian air defense activity reported in the city, the Crimean Wind monitoring channel said.

27 June, 11:33 AM

Russian-installed authorities declare state of emergency in occupied Crimea

Russian-installed authorities in Crimea announced a state of emergency on the occupied peninsula June 26.

26 June, 01:29 PM

Ukrainian drones turn Crimea from Putin triumph into liability for Russia

Ukrainian drones have turned occupied Crimea into a combat zone, making it harder by the day to keep up any appearance of normal life there, The Economist wrote in a June 23 report on how the occupied peninsula is becoming a catastrophe for Russia.

25 June, 01:26 PM

Occupied Crimea announces temporary power cutoffs

Russian-occupied Crimea announced temporary power cutoffs after 11 a.m. on June 25, Russian-controlled Krymenergo said.

25 June, 12:31 PM

Fuel shortages and strikes batter Crimea tourism as bookings fall 58%

The Russian Union of Travel Industry said bookings in Russia-annexed Crimea fell 58% over the past two weeks compared with the same period last year, the Crimean Wind Telegram channel reported.

22 June, 04:57 PM

Russian southern supply routes crumbling as Ukraine intensifies strikes on Kerch logistics

Ukraine’s armed forces are carrying out strikes on the Kerch Strait to disrupt Russian logistics and fuel transports in occupied Crimea, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on June 21.

22 June, 01:28 PM

Ukraine hits ferries, oil logistics on both sides of Crimean Bridge — video

Footage of burning Russian ferries near Port Kavkaz in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai appeared online after an overnight drone attack by Ukraine’s Defense Forces on June 21.

21 June, 07:34 PM

Ukraine strikes Russian fuel and radar sites in Crimea, drone commander reports

Robert “Magyar” Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, released video of strikes on a tank farm at an oil loading terminal in occupied Kerch.

21 June, 04:53 PM

Occupation authorities close Kerch Bridge amid attack

Explosions were reported across Russian-occupied Crimea during the night of June 21, with local residents reporting a large-scale drone attack on multiple locations across the peninsula.

21 June, 12:03 PM

Fuel sales suspended across occupied Crimea after attack on Kerch fuel terminal

A major fire continues to burn at a fuel terminal in Russian-occupied Kerch following a drone attack overnight into June 21, while occupation authorities in Crimea have announced a suspension of fuel sales at gas stations.

21 June, 11:38 AM

Ukrainian drone forces hit four gas compressor stations in occupied Crimea

The Unmanned Systems Forces of Ukraine’s Armed Forces struck four gas compressor stations in occupied Crimea overnight on June 20, along with Russian logistics targets, commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi said.

20 June, 09:56 PM

Fires hit Crimea power plant and gas sites after overnight drone attack

Multiple fires broke out in temporarily occupied Crimea after an overnight drone attack on June 20, the Crimean Wind monitoring channel reported.

20 June, 08:54 PM

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