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A Ukrainian drone attack against Sevastopol in annexed Crimea killed a man inside a vehicle and wounded three others, with Moscow-installed governor Mikhail Razvozhayev saying 43 drones were shot down and damage occurred to homes and a dance school in the port city that hosts the Black Sea fleet.
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) conducted a large overnight strike in occupied Crimea, targeting the Black Sea Fleet’s assets in Sevastopol and Belbek, destroying a MiG-31 at Belbek, and damaging the Yamal and Filchenkov landing ships as well as the Ivan Khurs reconnaissance ship, while hitting radar and air-defense facilities to degrade Russia’s air and naval capabilities in the peninsula.
Ukrainian defense forces hit the Striletsky command post of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol as part of April 21–22 strikes targeting military ships in Crimea and other high-value Russian targets, including drone command posts in Kursk, a Molniya drone control center in Kharkiv region, and multiple command/observer posts in Donetsk and Belgorod regions; the extent of casualties and damage is being assessed. There were also reports of explosions in Sevastopol near Cape Fiolent and Monastyrske Highway, where an electronic intelligence unit is stationed.
Ukraine’s HUR says its Prymary unit hit two Russian landing ships and a Podlyot-K1 radar in Sevastopol Bay, putting the vessels out of action and destroying the radar, with a video of the strikes released by Kyiv but no independent verification available and Moscow offering no immediate comment.
Valery Trankovsky, the chief of staff for Russia's Black Sea Fleet missile ships, was killed in a car bombing in Sevastopol, reportedly orchestrated by Ukraine's Security Service (SBU). Trankovsky, accused of ordering missile strikes on Ukrainian civilians, was targeted as part of ongoing Ukrainian operations against Russian military officials involved in war crimes. The attack involved an IED that detonated in his vehicle, leading to his death from severe injuries.
A Russian military aircraft crashed into the sea off the Crimean port of Sevastopol, with the pilot safely ejecting and being rescued. The incident did not cause damage to civilian objects, and the cause of the crash remains unclear.
The Atesh guerrilla movement reports that Russia is increasing its military presence in Crimea, preparing to repulse Ukrainian sabotage-reconnaissance groups in Sevastopol, and strengthening air defense systems after recent attacks. They also observed the landing of a Russian missile ship in Sevastopol Bay and warned of potential Russian attempts to discredit pro-Ukrainian movements through terrorist attacks. The partisans called on Crimeans to monitor Russian troop movements and provide information to the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces conducted air strikes on two Russian military targets in the occupied Crimea, including a command post near Sevastopol and a military unit in Yevpatoria. Russia's Defence Ministry claimed to have downed 36 Ukrainian drones over Crimea. The attacks are part of Ukraine's efforts to weaken Russian military presence and reclaim initiative in the Black Sea region. The situation on the ground, including the extent of damage and casualties, has not been independently verified.
Ukraine claims that a missile strike on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol killed high-ranking Russian military officials, including Adm. Viktor Sokolov. In response, Russia's Defense Ministry released a video showing Sokolov alive and attending a meeting via video link. The authenticity of the video could not be independently verified. Ukraine's special operations forces stated that 34 Russian officers were killed in the strike but are seeking more information about Sokolov's fate. The strike on Sevastopol is an embarrassing failure for Russian air defenses, and Ukraine has been targeting the Black Sea Fleet in its attacks on Crimea.
The Crimean port of Sevastopol, under Russian control, experienced a missile strike prompting the activation of air defense systems. One missile was reportedly shot down near the Sevastopol Airport Belbek. Public transportation was temporarily halted, and traffic on the Crimean Bridge was suspended. In response, Russia lifted almost all of its aviation off the airfields in annexed Crimea to avoid becoming targets for incoming missiles.
Ukrainian forces launched a second missile attack on the city of Sevastopol in Crimea, a day after targeting the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet. The attack resulted in debris falling near a pier and a park, with ferry traffic temporarily halted. Ukraine has been increasingly targeting naval facilities in Crimea to weaken Russian morale and military strength. Ukraine's intelligence chief claimed that at least nine people were killed and 16 others wounded in the previous day's attack, including a Russian general in serious condition. The U.S. has agreed to provide Ukraine with long-range ATACMS ballistic missiles to enhance their military capabilities.
The occupying authorities in Crimea are planning to "evacuate" cultural valuables from museums in Sevastopol to Russia under the pretext of evacuating the population. The so-called Ministry of Emergency Situations in Crimea has instructed local emergency staff to include the evacuation of cultural items as part of their tasks. This comes after a missile attack on the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet in occupied Sevastopol, which resulted in casualties among Russian navy commanders.
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces launched a strike, codenamed "Crab Trap," on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol, resulting in dozens of dead and wounded, including senior leadership. The attack was timed to coincide with a meeting of Russia's Navy senior staff. No specific casualties have been confirmed by Ukraine, while Russia's Ministry of Defense has reported a missing soldier.
Ukrainian forces launched a missile strike on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, Crimea, demonstrating their ability to target Russian military infrastructure in the region. The Ukrainian Air Force claimed a successful strike, mocking Russia's claims of intercepting all missiles. While the extent of the damage and casualties is unclear, video footage showed smoke rising from the headquarters building. This attack follows previous assaults on Russian military targets in Crimea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is currently on a visit to North America, seeking support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
The Ukrainian military claims to have successfully struck a Russian Black Sea Fleet command post near Sevastopol, Crimea. Videos circulating on Telegram show explosions near the Russian airbase Belbek, but the extent of the damage is unclear. The head of the Russian authorities in Sevastopol stated that it was a drone attack, which caused no casualties. This is the latest in a series of regular explosions in Russian-occupied Crimea, with previous strikes damaging naval boats and military hardware.