Russian media reports British Storm Shadow cruise missiles were used in attack on shipyard
earlier this week, which hosted electronic warfare equipment used to jam enemy weapons including drones and missiles.“had suffered serious damage as a result of the impact and a large-scale fire” with a “serious hole in the port side.”
It added that “the rockets broke through powerful, echeloned anti-aircraft defence, which has long covered the Sevastopol bay due to its strategic value.” Russian military analysts expressed concern in the wake of the attack and alleged Western involvement. “Such a massive strike on Sevastopol, with such damage, would not have been possible without Nato intelligence, Nato weaponry, and the participation of enemy agents in Sevastopol and Crimea as a whole,” wrote military blogger Older Eddy. “The enemy is trying to lock the Black Sea Fleet in bases, and destroy it.”
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has played a central role in missile attacks against Ukrainian cities. Kyiv has requested expanded long-range capabilities to target them and other facilities on the occupied peninsula.SpaceX founder Elon Musk recently sparked controversy by
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