Contents tagged with Kerch
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Environmental catastrophe unfolds: two Russian tankers break apart, fuel oil spills off Crimea's coastline
In a grim development off the coast of Crimea, two Russian tankers split in half and are now sinking, spilling fuel oil into the sea. The incident involving the "Volgoneft 212" has claimed at least one sailor's life and threatens to reach the scale of an ecological disaster.
On the morning of December 15, near the shores of the temporarily occupied Crimea, a severe accident took place involving two Russian tankers—"Volgoneft-212" and "Volgoneft-239". The stormy sea shattered both vessels in …
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Ukrainian drone attack causes explosions in Kerch, disrupts Crimean Bridge traffic
Explosions rocked Kerch through the night into Friday, December 6th, reports Telegram channel "Crimean Wind," citing accounts from residents in the Russian-annexed region of Crimea.
The channel reports that blasts occurred near the Zaliv shipyard in Kerch, illuminating the Arshintsevo district with the glow of fire. The outlet "Head. Realities" further noted that the air defense system was triggered in the Kerch Strait.
The assault on the Russian-annexed Crimea peninsula began around 5 a.m., …
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Ukrainian missile strike sinks ferry in Russian port Kavkaz
An explosion has reportedly occurred at the Port of Kavkaz in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, after a missile hit a ferry, reports the Telegram channel “Crimean Wind”.
Local sources from Kerch reported that a Ukrainian missile struck the ferry in the port. According to their reports, the ferry targeted was the "Aquatrader." “Crimean Wind” added that the fire on the ferry was severe.
Meanwhile, another Telegram channel, KіberBoroshno , stated that Ukrainian Forces targeted the ferry "Conro Trader" in …
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Crimea hit by massive nighttime drone attack
In the occupied city of Kerch, explosions were reportedly heard, causing local authorities to respond to what they claimed was a drone attack. However, conflicting reports have emerged, suggesting that Russian air defense was firing toward Kuban. This information comes from the Telegram channel "Crimean Wind". "Russian air defense fired from Mount Mithridates in the direction of Kuban, according to subscribers. Did Kuban attack Crimea?" reported the Telegram channel Crimean Wind.
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Night of explosions in Crimea: marine drone allegedly destroyed amid reports of multiple blasts
During the night of June 7-8, a series of explosions were heard in various parts of temporarily occupied Crimea. The Russia installed authorities claim that a marine drone was destroyed during the night.
Starting at 1:53 AM, The Telegram channel Crimean Wind reported on explosions in Crimea at 1:53 AM. Specifically, the first explosion allegedly took place near the Balaklava TPP.
Subsequently, there were reports of explosions being heard in Sevastopol.
"The second explosion in Sevastopol …
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Ukrainian strikes on Kerch ferry challenge Russian logistics in Crimea and southern Ukraine
Several days ago, Ukrainian forces targeted the ferry crossing in temporarily occupied Kerch. Spokesperson for Operational Command South Dmytro Pletenchuk explained the significance of this attack for Ukraine.
"This ferry crossing was essentially the main logistics route for supplying the group stationed in temporarily occupied Crimea and consequently the group in the Tavriya direction," Pletenchuk noted in a comment to Espresso.
According to him, the Russians used the ferries to transport …
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Hague Tribunal confirms its jurisdiction over Ukraine’s case against Russia on Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague has confirmed that it has jurisdiction to consider Ukraine’s case against Russia for Moscow’s violation of international law in the Sea of Azov and Kerch Strait, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko.
“The maritime law case is moving forward! The arbitration tribunal in the Hague has confirmed its jurisdiction to consider a lawsuit regarding the Sea of Azov and the Kerch Strait, as well as the theft of our natural resources,” Prystaiko …
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Russia refuses to hand over Ukrainian naval boats captured in the Kerch Strait
Ukraine must “publicly acknowledge its provocation” before Russia will give back the naval vessels it captured near the Kerch Strait, said Sergey Tsekov, a member of Russia’s Federation Council, as cited by TASS.
“Ukraine, as far as I know, still has not publicly acknowledged the fact of its provocation in the Kerch Strait. I think that’s exactly what they should have done. And afterwards, they could talk about property,” Tsekov remarked.
He said that the ships could still “be of interest to …
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Russia: Crimean shipyards ready to produce speed boats for Greece
Shipbuilding companies in Crimea are ready to fulfill orders for Greek companies, said Crimean “Minister of Industrial Policy” Andrey Vasyut, as cited by the Kryminform news agency.
“Crimea’s shipbuilding companies have upgraded their production capabilities and infrastructure, and have the necessary competence to fulfill the orders of Greece’s interested companies,” he said.
Representatives of the Zalyv and More shipyards confirmed that they were ready to collaborate and to build speedboats …
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Russia will exhibit weapons seized in Syria in annexed Crimea
A mobile train exhibition featuring “trophy weapons and military equipment” seized from Syria will stop at Sevastopol and Kerch, reports the press service of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
The report notes that this exhibition will be held from March 1 to March 3 as part of the “military-patriotic action” the “Syrian Turning Point”.
According to the RIA Novosti news agency, the exposition consists of ten open railway platforms displaying models of military engineering equipment, artillery …