Drone Debris Strikes Sevastopol Amid Crimea Tensions

Fragments from at least four drones downed by Russian air defenses struck areas of Sevastopol, Crimea, causing no injuries. Ukraine claims success in their Crimean attacks, aiming to recapture the peninsula. Russia seized Crimea in 2014, and Ukrainian forces have caused the Russian navy to reposition vessels.

In Sevastopol, Russian-occupied Crimea, fragments from at least four drones downed by Russian air defenses struck several areas early on Friday, as reported by Mikhail Razvozhaev, the Russia-appointed governor.

According to Razvozhaev's Telegram post, there were no injuries from the incident, with fragments landing on a street, a lawn, a roof, and in a courtyard. This occurrence emphasizes the ongoing Ukrainian efforts to reclaim Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.

Ukraine's military operations have reportedly forced the Russian navy to reposition or withdraw vessels from the region. Ukrainian forces consider these attacks part of their long-term strategy to recapture the peninsula.

(With inputs from agencies.)