Sevastopol on alert, Russians block Crimean bridge and declare 'attack'

According to online reports, Sevastopol is operating air defense against an alleged enemy missile attack. The propagandists claimed that 12 enemy aircraft fired missiles at the peninsula.

At the same time, the Russians blocked traffic on the Crimean bridge. They also ask people to stay away from windows.

They also warn of the danger in such cities as Dzhankoy, Yevpatoria, and Saki. Explosions were heard in Sevastopol.

Updated at 22:01

The occupation head of Sevastopol, Mikhail Razvozhayev, said that air defense is operating in the city. And all services are allegedly on alert.

"Please remain calm, observe security measures, stay in temporary shelters or safe places," he wrote.

Updated at 22:05

Telegram channels report six explosions in the area of Sevastopol and near the Belbek airfield.

Updated at 22:10

It is reported that there are arrivals in Kozacha Bay, where the 810th brigade of the Russian marines is located. Some object is on fire.

Updated at 22:15

Eyewitnesses say that there was a hit on ships in Sevastopol in the port. There is also smoke on Cape Fiolent, and a column of smoke in the Inkerman area.

In addition, smoke is visible in the center of Sevastopol.

Explosions in Crimea on March 23 (photo: t.me/Crimeanwind)

Explosions in Crimea on March 23 (photo: t.me/Crimeanwind)

Explosions in Crimea on March 23 (photo: t.me/Crimeanwind)

Updated at 22:21

Razvozhayev again said that air defense systems were working and that several air targets were allegedly shot down.

It is known that the debris fell in the area of Industrialna Street. The Russians claim that a car and grass are burning there. They explained the smoke in the area of Sevastopol and Pivdenna bays by the fact that the Russian military is using camouflage.

Locals also report a fire near the Simferopol airport.

Updated at 22:30

Locals write about explosions over Sevastopol and post videos from there. Ambulances and firefighters are also seen moving towards Kozacha Bay.

Updated at 22:40

A very strong explosion was heard in the area of Balaklava, locals say that windows in the houses were shaking.

Updated at 22:50

Razvozhayev said that more than 10 missiles were allegedly shot down over Crimea. According to him:

• a missile hit an office building in the area of Rudnev Street. The level of damage is being clarified.
• in the area of Batumska Street, shrapnel hit a five-story building, damaging a gas pipe. A woman received a shrapnel wound to her arm.
• Hranatna Street - a shard hit a house, and a gas pipe was damaged.
• Yukharina Balka Street, fragments of a missile on the roadway.
• in the area of Kachynske highway, a shard hit a house.

Also, the ATESH partisan movement on its Telegram channel stated that explosions in Crimea took place in places previously reported as occupiers' bases.

This refers to the location of the 810th Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces in Sevastopol.

Situation in the occupied Crimea

In general, explosions are now heard more and more often in Crimea. Ukrainian intelligence officers have already conducted dozens of operations on the peninsula and in the Black Sea, destroying Russian bases, warehouses, and ships.

In early January 2024, a Russian occupation troops' assembly point was hit near occupied Sevastopol.

The Ukrainian Air Force also attacked the Saki airfield, where another enemy control center was located.