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6 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strikes Across Russia and Crimea

Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 306 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea overnight.

Annexed Crimea Declares Regional Wildfire Emergency

A wildfire near Yalta has continued to grow after it broke out last week following a Ukrainian drone attack on the peninsula.

2 Killed in Crimea as Ukrainian Drones Strike Industrial Site in Perm Region

Reports suggested a Lukoil-operated oil refinery was targeted in a drone barrage on the Ural Mountains region of Russia.

Russian Military Officer Killed in Annexed Crimea Bomb Explosion

Telegram channels identified the victim as Captain First Rank Robert Shageyev, who defected to Russia during the 2014 annexation of Crimea.

Russian Soldier in Crimea Shoots and Kills Fellow Serviceman and 3 Civilians

Four others were wounded in the deadly attack, local authorities said, and the gunman was taken into custody.

At Least 11 Killed in Ukrainian Attacks in Southern Russia and Annexed Crimea

In the central Vladimir region, drone strikes set a Wildberries warehouse ablaze, the latest attack in Ukraine’s campaign against the company.

3 Killed as Wave of Ukrainian Drones Strikes Southern Russia and Crimea

In Voronezh, falling drone debris triggered a fire at a residence that killed a three-year-old boy, local officials said.

Russian Army Restored Control Over Key Supply Highway to Crimea, Official Claims

Kyiv has vowed to “isolate” Crimea from mainland Russia by taking control of the R-280 highway in occupied southern Ukraine.

opinion Jason Corcoran

Even If Ukraine Doesn't Recapture Crimea, Kyiv Has Damaged Russia's Credibility

The annexation of Crimea was integral to the myth of strength Putin created. But recent months show how fragile that propaganda was.

Russia Allocates $56M to Support Crimea Tourism Hit by Ukrainian Attacks

The payments will support employees at more than 4,600 tourism-related businesses that had found themselves in a "difficult situation" because of Ukrainian...

Ukraine Says It Struck 8 ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tankers Near Crimea

Ukraine's drone forces said they struck the vessels in the Sea of Azov.

Regionwide Blackout Hits Crimea After Ukrainian Strikes Kill 1

Power was partially restored in parts of southern and eastern Crimea by Monday afternoon, the regional government said.

Gasoline Prices in Annexed Sevastopol Jump 30% in One Week

The average price of gasoline in the Crimean port city reached the equivalent of $5.80 per gallon on June 29, according to new Rosstat data.

‘I Don’t Know When This Will End’: As Ukraine Steps Up Strikes, Crimea Grapples With Fuel Shortages and Blackouts

Kyiv's campaign to isolate Crimea and ramp up pressure on Moscow is transforming life on the annexed peninsula.

Hermitage Museum Cancels Archaeological Expeditions in Crimea

Alexander Butyagin, head of the museum’s archaeology department, said expeditions had been shelved “until the situation improves.”

Crimea Declares State of Emergency After Ukraine Hits Energy Grid

Kremlin-installed officials said the state of emergency will remain in place until the “situation improves,” but did not give a concrete timeline.

Ukrainian Attacks on Bryansk Region and Annexed Crimea Kill At Least 4

The overnight air barrage was also said to have targeted multiple industrial sites across Russia, including an oil depot and refinery.

Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 2 in Nizhny Novgorod Region

Governor Gleb Nikitin said two others were hospitalized with injuries, though he did not specify where or when the attack took place.

Crimea Bans Children’s Summer Camps After Major Ukrainian Attack

The annexed peninsula is grappling with intensifying Ukrainian air assaults, power outages and acute fuel shortages.

Ukrainian Strikes on Russian-Annexed Crimea Kill 4, Pause Fuel Sales

Ukraine said it targeted military and energy facilities in Crimea in one of the biggest attacks on the peninsula in recent months.

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