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Loud explosions heard in Feodosia, Crimea

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Author: Daria Shekina

In the temporarily occupied Feodosia (Crimea), today, on August 31st, a series of loud explosions were heard, according to local Telegram channels.

"Reports from Feodosia indicate that the sounds of gunfire were coming from the direction of the 'Dynamo' stadium," the message states.

What else is known

Local Telegram channels also mention powerful explosions at the Starokrymske training ground.

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The occupying authorities have not announced any exercises. No other information about this is being reported.

Situation in Crimea

Lately, explosions have become more frequent in occupied Crimea. In most cases, they are related to successful strikes by Ukrainian defenders against concentrations of Russian soldiers, equipment, and ammunition depots.

In particular, on August 23rd, Ukrainian defenders managed to destroy an S-400 anti-aircraft missile system near the village of Olenivka in Crimea.

On August 24th, Ukrainian reconnaissance conducted a special operation on the peninsula during which they eliminated enemy soldiers and destroyed boats.