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Le Monde
Le Monde
25 Aug 2023


TOPSHOT - A picture taken on July 17, 2023 shows a Russian warship sailing near the Kerch bridge, linking the Russian mainland to Crimea, following an attack claimed by Ukrainian forces. Waterborne drones struck the sole bridge connecting Russia to the annexed Crimea peninsula on July 17, in a deadly attack on a vital supply route claimed by Ukraine's security services. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP)

Moscow said on Friday, August 25, its forces had thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to attack Russia-annexed Crimea with 42 drones overnight.

"Nine UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) were destroyed... over the territory of the Republic of Crimea. 33 UAVs were suppressed by electronic warfare and crashed without reaching the target," Russia's defense ministry wrote on Telegram. The ministry did not say whether there had been any damage or casualties.

Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, has been targeted by Kyiv throughout Moscow's Ukraine offensive but has come under more intense, increased attacks in recent weeks. Kyiv has repeatedly said it plans to take Crimea back.

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On Thursday, Ukraine said its forces had flown the country's flag in Russian-annexed Crimea during a "special operation" to mark its second wartime Independence Day. On Wednesday, Kyiv said it destroyed a powerful Russian S-400 anti-aircraft system in the area, which it said inflicted a "painful blow" on enemy air defenses.

Moscow has also accused Ukraine of attacking the Russian-built Crimean bridge, which connects the peninsula to Russia. The bridge has been closed due to multiple incidents including a massive explosion in October last year.

Le Monde with AFP