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Explosions heard in Crimea

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On the night of November 3, explosions were reported in Simferopol, Sevastopol, the Saky district, and the settlement of Hvardiiske in the temporarily occupied Crimea, reports Krymskyi Veter.

In Simferopol, explosions were heard near the airport, with local channels suggesting that Russian air defense systems may have been in operation.

In Sevastopol, two loud explosions occurred around 4:00 a.m.

As of now, there has been no official information.

On October 24, explosions were reported in the areas of Sevastopol, Balaklava, and Belbek, where the Russian airfield is located, indicating activity by Russian air defense forces.

On November 1, cyber specialists from the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) launched a large-scale cyberattack in Crimea, targeting four Russian banks that are illegally operating in the region.