Peak tension at the front: Ukraine threatens Russia's control of the Crimean Peninsula
[94050] Peak tension at the front: Ukraine threatens Russia's control of the Crimean Peninsula
Reports of Ukrainian preparations for a large-scale military operation in Crimea, alongside waves of mutual attacks and reports of Russian logistical distress on the peninsula.
Peak tension at the front: Ukraine threatens Russia's control of the Crimean Peninsula
Over the past day, a sharp escalation has been reported in the fighting and threats directed at Russian occupation forces on the Crimean Peninsula. Advisor to the Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Serhiy Sternenko, stated threateningly that "what Ukraine is preparing for the Russians in Crimea, they will remember with horror," adding a warning to those planning to remain there.
Against this backdrop, the Реальна Війна channel (identified with a staunchly pro-Ukrainian stance) reports that a de-facto state of emergency has been declared in Crimea, including a curfew, restrictions on outdoor lighting, and cuts to business operating hours. According to the same reports, Russian forces have begun evacuating their families from the peninsula, and locals collaborating with Moscow are preparing for their departure. Commander of Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert 'Madyar' Brovdi, emphasized that Crimea has become a "military absurdity" for Russia, and that a complete "demilitarization" of the region is required.
Simultaneously, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy released harsh data on the intensity of Russian attacks, noting that over the past week, about 2,200 drones, 1,800 guided aerial bombs, and 87 missiles were launched at Ukraine. Last night (June 21), a massive attack wave of 105 drones and 4 missiles was reported, with Ukrainian defense systems managing to shoot down or neutralize 96 of them, according to data from the Air Force and the General Staff.
The logistical crisis in Russia is deepening; according to InformNapalm, the occupation leadership has halted fuel sales to the civilian population, reserving stocks solely for military needs. A CNN analysis indicates that the massive use of Ukrainian drones has succeeded in significantly disrupting Russian supply lines, with an emphasis on land and maritime transport to Crimea.