Ukraine claimed responsibility for a missile attack that struck the headquarters of Moscow's Black Sea fleet in annexed Crimea today, leaving one missing and sparking a fire.
Ukraine has targeted Crimea throughout Russia's offensive but attacks on military installations there have recently intensified.
The Russian defence ministry said one serviceman was missing, after initially reporting one dead in the attack. "Attention everyone! Another attack is possible. Please do not go to the city centre. Do not leave buildings," he said. Ukrainian and Russian attacks in and around the Black Sea have increased since Moscow withdrew from an accord that allowed safe passage to civilian cargo ships from three Ukrainian ports.
A source in Ukraine's SBU security service said there were at least a dozen warplanes and Pantsir missile defence systems at the airfield when the attack took place. The last major attack in July impacted the road section of the bridge, which can accommodate rail traffic and is also used to transport military equipment.Civilian maritime traffic was stopped earlier today in Sevastopol, Russian-installed authorities said, without providing details.
The barrage last winter from Russian forces spurred Ukraine to bolster its air defence with support from its military allies in the West.
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