Explosions ring out in several cities of occupied Crimea, Russians issue air-raid warning

Explosions were heard in the cities of Sevastopol, near Saky, Feodosiia, Rozdilne and Hvardiiske in occupied Crimea on the afternoon of 31 January. Russian occupation authorities issued an air-raid warning and suspended traffic on the Crimean bridge.

Jan 31, 2024 - 10:42
Explosions ring out in several cities of occupied Crimea, Russians issue air-raid warning

Explosions were heard in the cities of Sevastopol, near Saky, Feodosiia, Rozdilne and Hvardiiske in occupied Crimea on the afternoon of 31 January. Russian occupation authorities issued an air-raid warning and suspended traffic on the Crimean bridge.

Source: Suspilne (Ukraine's public broadcaster) with reference to local residents; Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian-appointed head of occupied Crimea; Krym.Realii, a Radio Liberty project 

Details: Suspilne said, with reference to local residents, that explosions had been heard in Sevastopol and near the town of Saky in Yevpatoriia district.

Before that, the occupation authorities of the city issued an air-raid warning and suspended traffic on the Crimean bridge.

Update: Krym.Realii stated, citing Russian and Crimean Telegram channels, that there were explosions in Feodosiia, Rozdilne and Hvardiiske. Russian Telegram channels reported the possible operation of Russian air defence systems. The occupation authorities of Crimea have not yet commented on the situation.

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