On the night of July 18, a series of explosions were reported in the temporarily occupied Crimea near the military garrison "Gvardiyske", Sevastopol, Feodosia, and Kerch. This was reported by the Telegram channel "Crimean Wind", writes UNN.
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According to the channel, explosions near the "Gvardiyske" garrison lasted about 30 minutes. Later, citing subscribers, it was reported that there were over 20 strikes on the airfield in the garrison. There is no independent confirmation of this information at this time.
Videos were also published showing a glow and brief detonation in the area of "Gvardiyske". According to the channel's authors, Russian mobile fire groups attempted to shoot down drones, but without success.
Later, the monitoring group "Crimean Wind", citing satellite images, reported a large-scale fire at the "Gvardiyske" airfield in the temporarily occupied Crimea after the night strikes. According to its data, two fire sources were recorded in the area of aircraft parking and hangars, where Shahed-type attack drones are likely stored.
Explosions were also heard in Sevastopol, Feodosia, and Kerch
According to reports from subscribers of the Telegram channel, a powerful explosion was heard in all districts of Sevastopol. It is preliminarily assumed that it could have occurred in the area of the Balaklava Thermal Power Plant, but there is no official confirmation of this information.
In addition, the channel reported shooting at drones in the area of Cape Fiolent and Cossack Bay in Sevastopol. According to eyewitnesses, the drones could not be shot down.
Explosions were also reported in Feodosia and Kerch. Around 02:54, according to "Crimean Wind", a strong explosion occurred in Feodosia. Information about the consequences of the events has not been officially confirmed.