Explosions Reported in Sevastopol, Crimea; Ukraine and Russia Offer Conflicting Accounts

Ukrainian media report explosions in Sevastopol, Crimea, quoting intelligence sources saying it's a joint Ukraine military operation.
Moscow-installed governor of Sevastopol says everything is calm, drones were shot down, smoke is harmless camouflage.
Unnamed intelligence sources say planned work by Ukraine's military intelligence and navy continues.
Suspilne website says marine radio unit and radar station are based at Cape Fiolent near Sevastopol.
Reuters cannot independently verify the accounts of events on the peninsula.

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Explosions Reported in Sevastopol, Crimea; Ukraine and Russia Offer Conflicting Accounts

Ukrainian media report explosions in Sevastopol, Crimea, quoting intelligence sources saying it's a joint Ukraine military operation.
Moscow-installed governor of Sevastopol says everything is calm, drones were shot down, smoke is harmless camouflage.
Unnamed intelligence sources say planned work by Ukraine's military intelligence and navy continues.
Suspilne website says marine radio unit and radar station are based at Cape Fiolent near Sevastopol.
Reuters cannot independently verify the accounts of events on the peninsula.

reuters.com

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