CRIMEAN PENINSULA
US-mediated talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war begin in Abu Dhabi
Three-way talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States began in Abu Dhabi to address security guarantees. The discussions are the first of their kind since February and will last two days. Key negotiators from both sides have returned, seeking to bridge substantial gaps in their demands. Despite previous rounds yielding no breakthroughs, hopes persist for progress towards a resolution.
US-brokered truce in Russian-occupied city of Oleshky begins
A US-brokered truce between Russia and Ukraine has begun in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region, aiming to allow humanitarian aid to reach residents facing severe shortages of food and medicine. Announced by US First Lady Melania Trump, the limited ceasefire is intended to facilitate aid deliveries and evacuations, though details of the humanitarian operation and monitoring arrangements remain unclear.
Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump
Russian attacks on Ukraine have led to emergency power outages affecting many households and increased civilian injuries. Attacks on civilian infrastructure, including homes and public services, have resulted in a significant rise in casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted ongoing tensions with the United States regarding support for Ukraine's defense. The war is expected to cost Ukraine around 174 billion USD next year, straining resources.
All about the mysterious Marichka underwater drone that Ukraine may have used to blow up the Crimean Bridge
Ukraine's Security Service claims responsibility for the Crimean Bridge attack. Explosives were used, potentially deployed by the 'Marichka' underwater drone. The bridge, a vital link between Russia and Crimea, suffered damage to its support pillars. This operation follows another Ukrainian strike on Russian bomber aircraft. The Crimean Bridge is crucial for Russian military supplies.
Ukraine attacked Russian base on Crimea: Kyiv source
Ukrainian aerial and maritime drones attacked Russian military targets in Crimea, reportedly damaging a command center and ammo depot near Lake Donuzlav, according to a Kyiv defense source. This is part of Ukraine's intensified drone and missile strikes on the peninsula, annexed by Russia in 2014. Moscow claimed its defenses downed 33 aerial drones and 10 naval drones overnight. Sevastopol governor Mikhail Razvozhayev linked loud noises in the city to Russian army retaliation against a surface drone attack. These incidents are part of Ukraine's increased efforts to target Russian military infrastructure and energy sites.
Ukraine destroys Russian fleet ship in Crimea: Air Force
Ukraine's air force has claimed that they have destroyed a Russian fleet ship off the Crimean peninsula suspected of carrying drones for use in Moscow's war against Kyiv. Ukraine frequently carries out strikes in Crimea, particularly targeting the Russian military.
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Russian air defence systems destroy 41 Ukraine-launched drones -Russian defence ministry
Overnight, Russian air defense systems reportedly neutralized 41 Ukrainian-launched drones, with 26 destroyed over Russian territory and 15 intercepted above the Sea of Azov and Crimea. The Russian defense ministry's statement didn't specify damage caused. Reuters couldn't independently confirm this, and Ukraine hasn't responded yet.
Russia says downed three Ukraine missiles targeting Crimea
"Three enemy missiles heading toward Crimea were downed" in the Kherson region, the Moscow-installed official in the zone, Vladimir Saldo, said on Telegram. Last month, Ukraine launched an unprecedented missile strike on the naval headquarters on the peninsula.
Moscow says destroyed three Ukrainian speedboats in Black Sea
Russia said that it destroyed three military speedboats carrying Ukrainian soldiers in the Black Sea on Sunday. "In the western part of the Black Sea... naval aviation of the Black Sea Fleet destroyed three military Willard Sea Force speedboats", which are US-made and were carrying Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian defence ministry said on Telegram.
Russia says destroyed 4 Ukrainian military boats carrying troops in Black Sea
Russia said on Monday it had destroyed four Ukrainian military boats carrying troops in the Black Sea. In a similar attack on August 30, Russia said its forces destroyed four Ukrainian military boats carrying up to 50 soldiers in the Black Sea. The ministry said the boats were "traveling in the direction of Cape Tarkhankut on the Crimean coast", without providing further details.
Russia says destroys 42 Ukraine-launched drones over Crimea
Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Moscow-installed governor of the port city of Sevastopol in Crimea, said on the Telegram messaging app that a number of drones was destroyed over the Khersones promontory, on Sevastopol's outskirts. Earlier, the defence ministry said it had shot down a Ukraine-launched missile over the Kaluga region, which borders the Moscow region.
Ukraine says it raised flag on Crimea in overnight 'operation'
Ukraine on Thursday said it flew its flag on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula after conducting with its Navy as the country celebrates Independence Day. Moscow has accused Ukraine of attacking the Russian-built Crimean bridge, which has been closed due to multiple incidents including a massive explosion in October last year.
Russia says it thwarts Ukrainian attacks on Crimean Bridge
Russia's Foreign Ministry vowed retaliation for what it called a "terrorist attack" on the bridge in Crimea, which Moscow forcibly annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
Battle at sea intensifies as Ukraine drone hits second Russian ship in two days
A Ukrainian maritime drone packed with explosives has rammed into a Russian oil tanker, damaging its engine room, just off the coast of eastern Crimea. This comes after the announcement that six Russian Black Sea ports and their approaches would be deemed "war risk" areas until further notice by Ukraine's maritime authority.
Russia says thwarted Ukraine attacks on Black Sea naval base, Crimea
Russia claims to have thwarted a Ukrainian attack on its naval base on the Black Sea and the Crimean peninsula involving two unmanned sea boats. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have increasingly targeted the Black Sea Fleet since the start of Russia's military campaign in the region, with tensions having recently escalated. Moscow has responded by stepping up its attacks and its actions have led to the setting up of a temporary ban on ships at a port.
Russia says prevents Ukraine "terrorist" attack on Crimea's Sevastopol
"This morning, an attempt by the Kyiv regime to carry out a terrorist attack by seven unmanned aerial vehicles and two unmanned underwater vehicles on objects on the territory of the Crimean Peninsula near the city of Sevastopol was thwarted," Russia's defence ministry said on the Telegram messaging app.
Moscow says foiled bid to kill head of Crimea
Russia's FSB security service has thwarted an attack on the Moscow-installed head of the Crimean peninsula, annexed by Moscow in 2014, and arrested a suspect, Russian news agencies reported on Monday. It added that the suspect was detained while "removing the explosive device from its hiding place".
Kakhovka: A strategic dam in Russian-occupied Ukraine
The dam on the Dnipro River is a strategic water source for the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula, and flooding could potentially block Ukrainian forces seeking to regain lost territory.
Romania's defence ministry says Russian missile flew 35 kms northeast of its border
"The Romanian Air Force's surveillance system detected on Friday an air target, most likely a cruise missile launched from a Russian ship in the Black Sea near the Crimean Peninsula," the ministry said in a statement.
Damaged in explosion in October, Russia repairs Crimea’s Kerch Bridge at rapid pace. See details
In October, an explosion under suspicious circumstances damaged a major bridge leading to the Crimean Peninsula. However, current satellite images reveal that the bridge has been extensively repaired.
Russia's Vladimir Putin drives across repaired bridge to Crimea
He also spoke to workers and discussed the repairs of the Kerch Bridge with a senior government official responsible for the project. The October 8 truck bomb attack disrupted travel on one of the two automobile lanes of the bridge.
Moscow says on alert after Crimea hit by 'drone attack'
The strike came as Kyiv claimed another territorial victory and just days after Moscow said it was strengthening its position on the Crimean peninsula. "There is an attack with drones," the governor of the Sevastopol administrative region in Crimea, Mikhail Razvozhayev, said on Telegram.
Vladimir Putin cites 'terrorist act' on Crimea bridge for 'retaliatory' missile attacks across Ukraine
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin asserts that the missile attacks on Monday were retaliation, called the attack on the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia to the annexed Crimean Peninsula, a "terrorist act."
Russia says truck bomb damages bridge to Crimea
Russian state-backed media are reporting that a fire has occurred on the bridge linking mainland Russia with the Russian-controlled Crimean peninsula.
Ukraine invasion played out online as web sleuths trawl intelligence
"You could see that they had diagonal lines painted on them, which is what was spotted on units based in Crimea. So you could tell they were coming from there," Alexander said by phone, referring to the Russian-annexed Crimean Peninsula.
Putin calls for recognition of Crimea as Russia
Putin claimed that Russia's 2014 annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula should be internationally recognised as a legitimate reflection of the local population's choice, likening it to a vote for Kosovo independence. The annexation has been widely condemned by Western powers as a breach of international law.
Russia announces new military withdrawal from annexed Crimea
"Units of the southern military district that ended tactical exercises at training grounds on the Crimean peninsula are returning by rail to their permanent bases," the defence ministry said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies.
Russia announces new military withdrawal from annexed Crimea
The announcements are the latest reported drawdowns of a Russian military contingent estimated by the West to be more than 100,000 troops, which Washington had said could be preparing to invade.
Russia to hold planned military drills in Black Sea: Report
Russia announced last month its navy would stage a sweeping set of exercises involving all its fleets in January and February, from the Pacific to the Atlantic, in the latest show of strength in a surge of military activity during a standoff with the West over Ukraine.
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