CrimeaEuropeGeneral NewsRussia governmentRussia-Ukraine warUkraineWorld News Ukrainian Offensive Impacts Russian Naval Capacity with Strike in Crimea by Chloe Baker November 5, 2023 written by Chloe Baker November 5, 2023 5 comments Bookmark 52 The military of Russia has confirmed that a Ukrainian missile assault on a shipyard in the contested region of Crimea has resulted in damage to one of its ships. Late on Saturday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that the Ukrainian forces launched 15 cruise missiles targeting the Zaliv shipyard located in Kerch, situated on the eastern part of the Crimean Peninsula. Despite the interception and destruction of 13 missiles by air defense systems, the remaining missiles succeeded in striking the shipyard, causing damage to a naval vessel, according to the Ministry’s announcement. However, the Ministry withheld specific information regarding the identity of the ship and the severity of the damage inflicted. The vessel at the shipyard was identified by a local official as a “carrier of the Kalibr cruise missiles,” although it was not explicitly confirmed that this ship sustained damage during the attack. Since the illegal annexation of the Crimean Peninsula by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, the region has become a consistent target over the 20 months following President Vladimir Putin’s command to invade Ukraine. Crimea has been of strategic importance, acting as a pivotal logistical base in support of the offensive. Ukraine’s strategy of targeting naval installations in Crimea has escalated recently. In an offensive in September, Ukrainian missiles struck a significant shipyard in Sevastopol, causing harm to two Russian vessels and injuring 24 individuals. Later that month, another missile attack severely damaged the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, also located in Sevastopol. Following the recent strike, Andriy Yermak, the chief of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, reflected via a Telegram message on Sunday morning that the latest developments are indicative of the unsustainability of Russia’s Black Sea fleet’s presence in Crimea. In related developments, the Ukrainian military reported a Russian missile attack in the Zaporizhzhia region late Friday, which resulted in military casualties and civilian injuries. The alleged Iskander ballistic missile attack has not been detailed publicly. Social media circulated a video purporting to show the missile strike occurring at a gathering of soldiers during a commemorative ceremony for comrades. The precise casualty figures remain unverified, prompting Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov to initiate a formal inquiry. Another missile attack on October 5 in a Ukrainian village led to a tragic loss, with 59 civilians killed while attending a service for a local soldier who had perished in the conflict against Russian forces. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about focus keyword Crimea military strikeWhat was the target of the Ukrainian missile strike?Did Russia’s air defense system intercept the Ukrainian missiles?Has Ukraine targeted Crimea’s naval facilities before?What was the result of the missile strike in the Zaporizhzhia region?Has there been a recent deadly missile attack on Ukrainian civilians?More about focus keyword Crimea military strike Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about focus keyword Crimea military strike What was the target of the Ukrainian missile strike? The target was the Zaliv shipyard in Kerch, Crimea, where a Russian ship was damaged. Did Russia’s air defense system intercept the Ukrainian missiles? Yes, Russia’s air defense system shot down 13 out of 15 Ukrainian missiles, but the remaining struck the shipyard. Has Ukraine targeted Crimea’s naval facilities before? Yes, Ukraine has increasingly targeted Crimea’s naval facilities in recent months, including a strategic shipyard in Sevastopol. What was the result of the missile strike in the Zaporizhzhia region? The Russian missile strike in Zaporizhzhia reportedly killed troops and injured civilians, details are pending an investigation. Has there been a recent deadly missile attack on Ukrainian civilians? Yes, on October 5, a missile strike killed 59 civilians in a Ukrainian village attending a wake for a local soldier. More about focus keyword Crimea military strike Ukraine’s Strategy in Crimea Impact of the Kerch Shipyard Strike Escalation of Naval Targeting in Crimea Civilian Casualties in the Conflict Russia-Ukraine Conflict Updates You Might Be Interested In Could America’s giant panda exodus be reversed? 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She enjoys exploring new destinations and sharing her experiences with her readers, from exotic locales to hidden gems off the beaten path. previous post Blinken Visits Abbas Amid Heightened Mideast Diplomacy, as Conflict in Gaza Intensifies next post Travelers Cautioned to Steer Clear of Hamburg Airport Amid Hostage Crisis You may also like Bookmark A woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Argument over Christmas gifts turns deadly as 14-year-old... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Danny Masterson sent to state prison to serve... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after... December 28, 2023 Bookmark AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods... December 28, 2023 Bookmark Live updates | Israeli forces raid a West... December 28, 2023 5 comments RealTalk November 5, 2023 - 7:29 pm this is tragic, civilians suffering the most in Zaporizhzhia, and the October 5th attack, its all just numbers until you see the faces behind them. Reply Mike87 November 6, 2023 - 12:43 am so the Ukrainians are upping their game hitting the Russians where it hurts, in Crimea no less…wonder how Moscow’s gonna respond to this. Reply JaneDoe November 6, 2023 - 4:00 am didn’t even know Ukraine had this kind of firepower, to take on a ship with Kalibr missiles? that’s some serious hardware… Reply EagleEye November 6, 2023 - 7:32 am something’s off here the defense ministry’s holding back on the details, probably the damage is worse than they let on, just wait for the satellite pics. Reply historybuff1917 November 6, 2023 - 9:05 am its like history repeating itself, Crimea has always been a hotspot, now its back in the headlines, war never changes does it Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ