Ukraine Strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet Headquarters in Crimea

Ukrainian missile hits Russia's Black Sea fleet headquarters in Crimea, leaving one service member missing
Attack took place in Sevastopol, residents heard explosions and saw smoke
Ukraine takes responsibility, says "We promised that there will be more"
Comes as Zelensky visits Washington D.C. to meet with Biden and request support
Latest strike in ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Crimea repeatedly targeted by Ukraine

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9/10/2023

Ukraine Aims to Retake Crimea, Russia's Strategic Stronghold in the Black Sea

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his forces in occupied southern Ukraine are determined to retain control of Crimea, as it is key to Russia's regional power projection and allows them to dominate the Black Sea region, project force into the Mediterranean, and supply their units in neighboring oblasts.

9/14/2023

Ukraine Strikes Russian Warships in Sevastopol, Damaging Naval Capabilities

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9/20/2023

Ukraine Claims Strike on Russian Command Post in Crimea

The Ukrainian military successfully targeted a command post for Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, resulting in a large fire and black smoke filling the sky, despite Russian-backed authorities claiming minimal damage.

9/24/2023

Ukraine Strikes Russian Targets in Crimea, Advances Through Defenses as West Pushes Elections Despite War

Ukraine conducted another attack on Sevastopol in Crimea following a strike on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, while Russian air defenses intercepted missiles headed towards the city and Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, suggested the resumption of a grain export deal was unlikely.

9/27/2023

Russia Accuses West of Aiding Ukraine's Missile Strike on Crimea Naval Headquarters

Russia accused the United States and the United Kingdom of assisting Ukraine in planning a missile strike on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea.

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Posted 9/22/2023, 7:14:00 PM