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Explosion reported in occupied Crimea, air defense systems allegedly active

Explosion reported in occupied Crimea, air defense systems allegedly active The Russian air defense system was activated in Crimea (Photo: Russian media)
Author: Daria Shekina

In the temporarily occupied Crimea today, January 4, another explosion was reported, according to Crimean Wind on Telegram.

According to a Telegram channel, air defense systems are active in the town of Novofedorivka in the Saky district. An explosion was heard.

As clarified in the network, residents in Yevpatoriia also heard the explosion.

There is no further detailed information about the incident at the moment.

Updated 20:06

The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that the air defense systems allegedly destroyed a drone in the northwestern part of the Black Sea.

Explosions in Crimea

Today, on October 4, explosions were heard in the temporarily occupied Crimea. They were heard in Sevastopol and Yevpatoriia.

Photos and videos were shared online showing thick smoke after the explosions.

Later, the Centre for Strategic Communications Ukraine reported that the Ukrainian military targeted a command center of the Russian occupying forces near Sevastopol.

At the same time, the Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Mykola Oleshchuk, thanked the pilots for their impeccable work.