Ukrainian drones hit gas storage facility in occupied Crimea, footage shows, power plant reportedly struck
Ukraine’s response to Putin’s strike on the 1,000-year-old monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was to hit one of Russia’s biggest refineries just outside…
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The 12-mile bridge, erected by Russia after it illegally annexed Crimea in 2014, is now the only safe way out, but three attacks by Ukraine have left the bridge unsafe for heavy traffic or rail transport. Fire-destroyed frescoes of Orthodox saints are visible on one of the domes of the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) on June 17, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedoov said on June 17 that Ukraine's drone campaign is turning the peninsula "into an island ," as Kyiv attempts to isolate Crimea from the rest of Russia with strikes on supply chains.
Furthermore, War June 20, 2026 1:21 am • 2 min read A screenshot of a video posted by Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces showing an attack on the Hlibivka underground gas storage facility in western Crimea on June 19, 2026. (Unmanned Systems Forces/Telegram) Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. According to the statement, the refinery has suspended oil processing operations for an indefinite period. According to the General Staff, the bridges were used by Russian forces to transport military cargo and sustain occupation troops on the peninsula.
In addition, "Five drones have been downed in the North Side, Balaklava and Cape Fiolent," the governor added. At least five drones downed over Crimea’s Sevastopol, attack continues.
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The 12-mile bridge, erected by Russia after it illegally annexed Crimea in 2014, is now the only safe way out, but three attacks by Ukraine have left the bridge unsafe for heavy traffic or rail transport.
according to Washington ExaminerFire-destroyed frescoes of Orthodox saints are visible on one of the domes of the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) on June 17, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine.
according to Washington ExaminerDefense Minister Mykhailo Fedoov said on June 17 that Ukraine's drone campaign is turning the peninsula "into an island ," as Kyiv attempts to isolate Crimea from the rest of Russia with strikes on supply chains.
according to Kyiv IndependentWar June 20, 2026 1:21 am • 2 min read A screenshot of a video posted by Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces showing an attack on the Hlibivka underground gas storage facility in western Crimea on June 19, 2026. (Unmanned Systems Forces/Telegram) Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
according to Kyiv IndependentAccording to the statement, the refinery has suspended oil processing operations for an indefinite period.
according to Kyiv PostAccording to the General Staff, the bridges were used by Russian forces to transport military cargo and sustain occupation troops on the peninsula.
according to Kyiv Post"Five drones have been downed in the North Side, Balaklava and Cape Fiolent," the governor added.
according to TASSAt least five drones downed over Crimea’s Sevastopol, attack continues.
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Monday, June 22
Ukraine escalates Crimea attacks, creating a new pressure point for Russia
Reliability 81 · very high14 sources10 independent voices10 countries · 2 languagesCross-blocFraming differs3 disputedblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedUkraine strikes electronics plant in Voronezh
Reliability 81 · very high8 sources6 independent voices6 countries · 2 languagesCross-blocrewrites detectedRussian-held Crimea halts civilian gasoline sales as Ukraine attacks fuel supplies
Reliability 72 · high7 sources7 independent voices6 countries · 1 languagesdisputedblind spot · Right sideUkraine says it hit a missile electronics plant in western Russia
Reliability 82 · very high6 sources6 independent voices5 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocFraming differsblind spot · Left side
Sunday, June 21
Russia-Occupied Crimea halts fuel sales after Ukrainian attacks
Reliability 78 · high14 sources12 independent voices10 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedUkraine gives Belarus an ultimatum over Russian drone equipment
Reliability 75 · high12 sources7 independent voices7 countries · 2 languagesFraming differsdisputedblind spot · Right siderewrites detectedUkraine war briefing: Drones strike Russia’s Tyumen oil refinery 2,000km away, says Zelensky
Reliability 76 · high7 sources5 independent voices5 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Left siderewrites detectedZelensky returns Polish honor after president revokes it in history dispute
Reliability 77 · high6 sources4 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesCross-blocblind spot · Right siderewrites detected
Saturday, June 20
Ukraine issues a bombshell threat to go to war with ANOTHER country as soon as next week
Reliability 73 · high5 sources5 independent voices3 countries · 1 languages
Thursday, June 18
Ukraine drone strike hits major Russian oil refinery near Moscow
Reliability 100 · very high14 sources6 independent voicesrewrites detected