Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian civilians go there to enjoy the beaches. But now Ukraine is hitting Crimea hard, upending daily life.
Diners sit at an outdoor restaurant in Sevastopol, Crimea, on July 22. Ukrainian drone strikes are causing power outages, fuel shortages and cuts in cellphone service in the peninsula. Russia seized Crimea when it first invaded Ukraine in 2014, but now its hold on the territory is being challenged.
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With bridges cut and a drone blitz on shipping, Russian-occupied Crimea is reeling from a relentless Ukrainian campaign of…
Ukraine is engaged in a campaign in Crimea to take out Russian air defenses, sever vital supply lines, and cripple the…
Ukraine's drone strikes on Crimean fuel supplies trigger a severe crisis, challenging Russia's control and impacting tourism on…
The persistent attacks reflect the growing intensity and efficiency of Ukraine’s drone strikes.
Ukrainian drones knocked out power in the biggest city in Russian-held Crimea on Wednesday and targeted facilities in central…
Energy shortages have continued to plague Sevastopol, the largest city in Russian-controlled Crimea, following repeated,…
