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Wednesday, 24 June 2026
[97219] Nighttime Wave of Explosions in the Crimean Peninsula: Reports of Extensive Attacks
[97219] Nighttime Wave of Explosions in the Crimean Peninsula: Reports of Extensive Attacks
A series of explosions was heard tonight in several locations across the Crimean Peninsula, including Sevastopol, Simferopol, and Bakhchisaray. Telegram channels report hits on military facilities and intense activity of air defense systems.
Nighttime Wave of Explosions in the Crimean Peninsula: Reports of Extensive Attacks
During the night of June 24, 2026, a series of large-scale explosions was reported in various locations throughout the Crimean Peninsula. According to the Telegram channel Крымский ветер, which is associated with opposition and Ukrainian coverage, unusual security events occurred in the early hours of the night.
Centers of the Explosions
According to the reports, echoes of explosions were heard in the following areas:
- Sevastopol: Residents reported three explosions in the Gorpishchenko street area (according to Крымский ветер).
- Simferopol: The city shook from two waves of explosions, the first at 03:18 and the second at 03:35 (according to Крымский ветер).
- Bakhchisaray: Residents reported intensive fire from air defense systems and "sounds of drones passing overhead" (according to Крымский ветер), with an additional explosion heard in the area at 03:52 (according to Крымский ветер).
- Ai-Petri: Explosions were reported near a radio-technical battalion base, where a radar system is located (according to Крымский ветер).
- Gvardeyskoye: The monitoring channel Моніторинг Одеса, which provides updates on attacks and military activity, reported a "powerful explosion" in this area (according to Моніторинг Одеса).
Situation Summary
As of the morning hours, no official details have been provided by local authorities in Crimea regarding damages or casualties. The Крымский ветер channel notes that the reports are based on evidence from the ground, which indicate a combined attack attempt by UAVs and possibly additional attack means that crossed the Russian defense systems.