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News in English (USA) / 21.06.2026 / 15:00

Intensified Conflict in Crimea as Ukraine Launches Major Strikes

Recent drone and missile attacks by Ukraine on Crimea have resulted in significant consequences, including the deaths of at least five people and the halting of public fuel sales in the region. Key targets included oil facilities, logistics hubs, and transportation infrastructure, with strikes reported across both sides of the Crimean Bridge. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed these operations aimed at disrupting Russian supply lines and military logistics. Meanwhile, occupation authorities responded by closing critical transport links as fires broke out at various sites, including the Kerch oil terminal and gas storage facilities. Ukrainian officials emphasize that these efforts are part of a broader strategy to isolate Crimea and weaken Russian military capabilities.
Reuters, Institute for the Study of War, Al Jazeera, DW.com, Українська правда, The New York Times, Kyiv Post, The Moscow Times, Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency, Мілітарний