Video footage captures explosion in Crimea

       Huge explosions have rocked Crimea for a second night in a row, forcing the temporary closure of a bridge connecting Russia to the peninsula.

       Multiple explosions were geolocated to the western outskirts of Yevpatoriya, a small city located on the western coastline of Crimea. Experts believe the strikes, for which Ukraine has not claimed responsibilty, were targeting a Russian long-range air-to-surface missile battery nearby.

       Videos of the attack showed columns of fire and smoke rising above the cityscape while subsequent footage captured one downed drone in the courtyard of an apartment block. There was also a single video showing one of the drones flying just above the city.

       Several Russian military units are located in the region - since Vladimir Putin illegally annexed the peninsula in 2014, it has become a vital staging post for soldiers fighting in his “special military operation” on mainland Ukraine - while the Saki military airfield is also nearby. Ukraine has tried to strike that target before.

       The Kerch Strait Bridge, located 170 miles to the east, roughly the entire width of the peninsula, was temporarily stopped as the drones fell. Ukraine has targeted the bridge multiple times with drones.

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       4 mins ago13:24 Maia Snow

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       The image of two nuclear-armed autocrats in warm embrace at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East struck fear into hearts around the world.

       Vladimir Putin confirmed there were “possibilities” for military cooperation with Kim Jong-un’s regime, but a Kremlin spokesperson claimed nuclear weapons were not discussed.

       Read the full story here.

       30 mins ago12:58 Maia Snow

       Paranoid Putin asks bodyguard to use his washing machine as he 'fears for life'

       A former Russian security officer who now resides in Ecuador has provided insights into Vladimir Putin's security measures, shedding light on the leader's concerns about potential assassination attempts.

       Read the full story here.

       1 hour ago12:08 Maia Snow

       Ukraine strikes 'demoralizing blow' to Putin as fleet stuck in 'inoperable' dry dock

       Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Vladimir Putin after attacking his fleet with a 10-missile and unmanned boats strike this week.

       Kyiv's defense forces confirmed they carried out an overnight airstrike on Russian boats docked in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, damaging a landing ship and a submarine as well as a repair facility.

       Read the full story here.

       2 hours ago11:49 Maia Snow

       Putin defence minister shrugs when asked if Russia will win war

       Vladimir Putin's defence minister Sergei Shoigu shrugged when he was asked whether Russia would win the war in Ukraine.

       In less than a ringing endorsement for troops efforts in the so-called 'special military operation', he replied to the reporter with his arms outstretched: "We have no other option."

       Adding: "We survived the spring and summer campaigns."

       Shoigu was asked whether Russia will win.

       Watch for his answer. pic.twitter.com/IIJgM4j2mr

       \u2014 Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) September 13, 2023

       2 hours ago11:27 Maia Snow

       Damaged dock in Crimea 'unrecoverable'

       According to the ISW, the submarine and landing ship damaged by Ukrainian missiles yesterday is now 'unrecoverable', as the attack was so severe.

       Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Spokesperson Andriy Yusov stated that the missiles struck the Russian state-owned ship repair facility Sevmorzavod, damaging repair facilities in addition to the landing ship and submarine.

       The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian air defenses intercepted seven out of 10 Ukrainian cruise missiles targeting the Sevmorzavod ship repair facility but acknowledged that Ukrainian missiles struck two ships under repair.

       A dry dock, landing ship and submarine was severely damaged in an attack on Crimea yesterday (Image: Telegram)

       2 hours ago10:58 Maia Snow

       Russian pilot 'tried to shoot down RAF plane'

       Last year, a rogue Russian pilot tried to deliberately shoot down an RAF plane in what could have been perceived as an act of war.

       The Kremlin at the time claimed it was simply a mistake, but sources have now claimed that a pilot deliberately fired a missile at the aircraft during the incident.

       Read the full story here.

       3 hours ago10:40 Tom Watling

       Footage shows Ukrainian drones allegedly used in Crimea attack this morning

       Footage has shown the Ukrainian drones allegedly used in the Crimea attack this morning in close detail.

       The identity of the UAV model remains unknown.

       From the looks of it, this is a UAV that was used during attack on Yevpatoriya area. It\u2019s name and characteristics are yet publicly unknown. https://t.co/Gm6XYpTAXo https://t.co/G51UOOJaWr pic.twitter.com/FdcYxUMp5e

       \u2014 Special Kherson Cat \ud83d\udc08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@bayraktar_1love) September 14, 2023

       3 hours ago10:20 Tom Watling

       Russia 'stalling' in eastern Ukraine despite huge troop numbers

       Russia is "stalling" in far eastern Ukraine despite sending more than 50,000 troops to aid in the attack.

       A Russian advance towards Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, has been ongoing throughout Ukraine's counteroffensive in a bid (in part) to pull away Kyiv's more sophisticated forces from their own attacks.

       One of Ukraine's highest ranked miltary officials of the Eastern Command claimed earlier this year that 100,000 Russian troops had been stationed in Luhansk Oblast for this attack.

       But their attempts to make any significant gains have "stalled", according to the Institute for the Study of War (IWS).

       "Russia has stalled despite sending 50,000 troops to retake the eastern city of Kupyansk, where Ukrainians are holding their ground and maintaining a semblance of normal life." https://t.co/ROtn67htws @WSJ @yarotrof @Cchurchili pic.twitter.com/WG38PNMGEz

       \u2014 ISW (@TheStudyofWar) September 13, 2023

       3 hours ago10:00 Tom Watling

       Zelensky celebrates Ukraine’s national Tank Day

       Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised his tank-operating forces on a national day of celebration.

       September 14 is the Day of Tank Troops in Ukraine and officials have been quick to applaud the thousands of tank-operators currently fighting on the frontline.

       In a morning post to Telegram, the Ukrainian President said his country “will always celebrate the professional strength of our tankmen”.

       “Today, as always, tank troops are bravely and powerfully defending our country, destroying the occupiers and proving that Ukrainian strength is indomitable,” he wrote. “Thank you for your courage and invincible character. Congratulations on the Day of Tank Troops of Ukraine!”

       He shared several photos of Ukrainian tankmen in his post, two of which have been republished below.

       Ukrainian soldiers celebrate atop of a tank near the frontline (Image: TELEGRAM )

       A Ukrainian flag flies in the wind aboard a tank (Image: TELEGRAM )

       4 hours ago09:35 Tom Watling

       Former US General in Europe praises Ukraine over Crimea strikes

       Former Commanding General of the US Army in Europe Ben Hodges has praised the Ukrainian strikes on Crimea as “very sophisticated” in their efforts to make the peninsula “untenable” for Russian occupying forces.

       You can read his full comment, published on X, below.

       Raids on Crimea and oil/gas platforms to eliminate radar, then a complex drone/missile strike against Sevastopol. This is a very sophisticated approach to making Crimea untenable for the Russians.

       The Ukrainian General Staff is running rings around the Russian General Staff. https://t.co/53AnBuXYOT

       \u2014 Ben Hodges (@general_ben) September 13, 2023

       4 hours ago09:15 Tom Watling

       Moment attack drone flies over Crimea

       Footage has captured the moment an attack drone flew low over Yevpatoriya, where multiple strikes occured early this morning.

       The low-flying drone can be seen in the moments before it was either shot down or exploded.

       \ud83d\udef8/3. Footages of UAVs used during attack on Yevpatoriya area this morning.

       Russian Ministry of Defense claims that at about 05.30 air defense downed 11 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones over Crimea. pic.twitter.com/aXRNFt7V3O

       \u2014 Special Kherson Cat \ud83d\udc08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@bayraktar_1love) September 14, 2023

       Crimea: UAVs used during attack on Yevpatoriya area

       5 hours ago08:55 Tom Watling

       Ukraine weens itself of Russian nuclear fuel

       Ukraine’s nuclear power plant operator announced it had successfully refuelled a reactor at one of its nuclear power plants with Western fuel.

       The move marks a significant step towards “decoupling” with Russia over nuclear fuel, which provides approximately half of Ukraine’s electricity.

       The British MoD reported on this in an update this morning. You can read their full report below.

       Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine \u2013 14 September 2023.

       Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: https://t.co/jwpWlDo2xG

       \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 #StandWithUkraine \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 pic.twitter.com/yIVLfD2LHV

       \u2014 Ministry of Defence \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 (@DefenceHQ) September 14, 2023

       5 hours ago08:45 Tom Watling

       Another drone strike geolocated

       Another drone strike on the western coastline of Crimea this morning has been geolocated to Yevpatoriya.

       The drone exploded behind a beauty salon and near what appears to be a church.

       Explosion in the distance in Crimea

       686V+26X Yevpatoriya@GeoConfirmed POV 45.210117, 33.343113

       Source: https://t.co/9vrVlNwxAb vid 1 pic.twitter.com/4PJKCrNOnK

       \u2014 Neonhandrail (@neonhandrail) September 14, 2023

       5 hours ago08:35 Tom Watling

       Russia kills Ukrainian boy, 6, in missile strike

       Russia has killed a six-year-old Ukrainian boy in a missile strike in Kherson, the regional prosecutor’s office has claimed.

       The attack took place in the Bilozerska district of Kherson Oblast, southern Ukraine. The area sits above the northern banks of the Dnipro River, close to the Russian forces in the corridor beneath.

       A statement from the prosecutors said that the young child’s 13-year-old brother was also “in serious condition” following the attack.

       “Three neighbours who tried to help but also came under enemy fire were also wounded,” the statement read. “Private houses and farm buildings were damaged.”

       Images show the aftermath of the strike in Bilozerska (Image: Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office)

       5 hours ago08:25 Tom Watling

       Ben Wallace slams Russia after Crimea attack

       Former defence minister Ben Wallace has said Russia should not be surpised that their Black Sea Fleet is being attacked in Crimea given it has helped bombed countless civilian areas in Ukraine.

       Speaking uncharacteristically candidly, having recently retired from his cabinet position, Mr Wallace said it would be foolish for Russia "not to expect" a Ukrainian response in Crimea.

       He said: "Russia can not use its Black Sea fleet to strike civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and not expect Ukraine to target those assets committing the war crimes."

       Russia can not use its Black Sea fleet to strike civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and not expect Ukraine to target those assets committing the war crimes.

       \u2014 Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP (@BWallaceMP) September 13, 2023

       5 hours ago08:15 Tom Watling

       Strikes in Crimea geolocated to near Russian long-range missile base

       A drone strike in Crimea has been geolocated to a small settlement west of Yevpatoriya.

       Multiple strikes hit Uyutne next door to Yevpatoriya.

       One geolocation expert, shown below, believes that Ukraine were trying to strike a Russian long-range surface-to-air missile battery, which was spotted a fortnight ago.

       45.176430, 33.243185

       Geolocated 3 videos already, Ukrainian forces hit something in Russian-occupied Uiutne pic.twitter.com/fJcqEc4sd5

       \u2014 OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) September 14, 2023

       5 hours ago08:00 Tom Watling

       Good morning

       Good morning from London. I’m Tom Watling. I’ll be bringing you all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.

       Please feel free to get in touch with me as I work if you have a story or tips to share! Your thoughts are always welcome.

       Email: tom.watling@reachplc.com

       Twitter: @TomAWatling

       4 mins ago13:24 Maia Snow

       Mapped: The places most at risk from nuclear attack as Putin and Kim team up

       The image of two nuclear-armed autocrats in warm embrace at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East struck fear into hearts around the world.

       Vladimir Putin confirmed there were “possibilities” for military cooperation with Kim Jong-un’s regime, but a Kremlin spokesperson claimed nuclear weapons were not discussed.

       Read the full story here.

       30 mins ago12:58 Maia Snow

       Paranoid Putin asks bodyguard to use his washing machine as he 'fears for life'

       A former Russian security officer who now resides in Ecuador has provided insights into Vladimir Putin's security measures, shedding light on the leader's concerns about potential assassination attempts.

       Read the full story here.

       1 hour ago12:08 Maia Snow

       Ukraine strikes 'demoralizing blow' to Putin as fleet stuck in 'inoperable' dry dock

       Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Vladimir Putin after attacking his fleet with a 10-missile and unmanned boats strike this week.

       Kyiv's defense forces confirmed they carried out an overnight airstrike on Russian boats docked in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, damaging a landing ship and a submarine as well as a repair facility.

       Read the full story here.

       2 hours ago11:49 Maia Snow

       Putin defence minister shrugs when asked if Russia will win war

       Vladimir Putin's defence minister Sergei Shoigu shrugged when he was asked whether Russia would win the war in Ukraine.

       In less than a ringing endorsement for troops efforts in the so-called 'special military operation', he replied to the reporter with his arms outstretched: "We have no other option."

       Adding: "We survived the spring and summer campaigns."

       Shoigu was asked whether Russia will win.

       Watch for his answer. pic.twitter.com/IIJgM4j2mr

       \u2014 Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) September 13, 2023

       2 hours ago11:27 Maia Snow

       Damaged dock in Crimea 'unrecoverable'

       According to the ISW, the submarine and landing ship damaged by Ukrainian missiles yesterday is now 'unrecoverable', as the attack was so severe.

       Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Spokesperson Andriy Yusov stated that the missiles struck the Russian state-owned ship repair facility Sevmorzavod, damaging repair facilities in addition to the landing ship and submarine.

       The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian air defenses intercepted seven out of 10 Ukrainian cruise missiles targeting the Sevmorzavod ship repair facility but acknowledged that Ukrainian missiles struck two ships under repair.

       A dry dock, landing ship and submarine was severely damaged in an attack on Crimea yesterday (Image: Telegram)

       2 hours ago10:58 Maia Snow

       Russian pilot 'tried to shoot down RAF plane'

       Last year, a rogue Russian pilot tried to deliberately shoot down an RAF plane in what could have been perceived as an act of war.

       The Kremlin at the time claimed it was simply a mistake, but sources have now claimed that a pilot deliberately fired a missile at the aircraft during the incident.

       Read the full story here.

       3 hours ago10:40 Tom Watling

       Footage shows Ukrainian drones allegedly used in Crimea attack this morning

       Footage has shown the Ukrainian drones allegedly used in the Crimea attack this morning in close detail.

       The identity of the UAV model remains unknown.

       From the looks of it, this is a UAV that was used during attack on Yevpatoriya area. It\u2019s name and characteristics are yet publicly unknown. https://t.co/Gm6XYpTAXo https://t.co/G51UOOJaWr pic.twitter.com/FdcYxUMp5e

       \u2014 Special Kherson Cat \ud83d\udc08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@bayraktar_1love) September 14, 2023

       3 hours ago10:20 Tom Watling

       Russia 'stalling' in eastern Ukraine despite huge troop numbers

       Russia is "stalling" in far eastern Ukraine despite sending more than 50,000 troops to aid in the attack.

       A Russian advance towards Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, has been ongoing throughout Ukraine's counteroffensive in a bid (in part) to pull away Kyiv's more sophisticated forces from their own attacks.

       One of Ukraine's highest ranked miltary officials of the Eastern Command claimed earlier this year that 100,000 Russian troops had been stationed in Luhansk Oblast for this attack.

       But their attempts to make any significant gains have "stalled", according to the Institute for the Study of War (IWS).

       "Russia has stalled despite sending 50,000 troops to retake the eastern city of Kupyansk, where Ukrainians are holding their ground and maintaining a semblance of normal life." https://t.co/ROtn67htws @WSJ @yarotrof @Cchurchili pic.twitter.com/WG38PNMGEz

       \u2014 ISW (@TheStudyofWar) September 13, 2023

       3 hours ago10:00 Tom Watling

       Zelensky celebrates Ukraine’s national Tank Day

       Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised his tank-operating forces on a national day of celebration.

       September 14 is the Day of Tank Troops in Ukraine and officials have been quick to applaud the thousands of tank-operators currently fighting on the frontline.

       In a morning post to Telegram, the Ukrainian President said his country “will always celebrate the professional strength of our tankmen”.

       “Today, as always, tank troops are bravely and powerfully defending our country, destroying the occupiers and proving that Ukrainian strength is indomitable,” he wrote. “Thank you for your courage and invincible character. Congratulations on the Day of Tank Troops of Ukraine!”

       He shared several photos of Ukrainian tankmen in his post, two of which have been republished below.

       Ukrainian soldiers celebrate atop of a tank near the frontline (Image: TELEGRAM )

       A Ukrainian flag flies in the wind aboard a tank (Image: TELEGRAM )

       4 hours ago09:35 Tom Watling

       Former US General in Europe praises Ukraine over Crimea strikes

       Former Commanding General of the US Army in Europe Ben Hodges has praised the Ukrainian strikes on Crimea as “very sophisticated” in their efforts to make the peninsula “untenable” for Russian occupying forces.

       You can read his full comment, published on X, below.

       Raids on Crimea and oil/gas platforms to eliminate radar, then a complex drone/missile strike against Sevastopol. This is a very sophisticated approach to making Crimea untenable for the Russians.

       The Ukrainian General Staff is running rings around the Russian General Staff. https://t.co/53AnBuXYOT

       \u2014 Ben Hodges (@general_ben) September 13, 2023

       4 hours ago09:15 Tom Watling

       Moment attack drone flies over Crimea

       Footage has captured the moment an attack drone flew low over Yevpatoriya, where multiple strikes occured early this morning.

       The low-flying drone can be seen in the moments before it was either shot down or exploded.

       \ud83d\udef8/3. Footages of UAVs used during attack on Yevpatoriya area this morning.

       Russian Ministry of Defense claims that at about 05.30 air defense downed 11 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones over Crimea. pic.twitter.com/aXRNFt7V3O

       \u2014 Special Kherson Cat \ud83d\udc08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@bayraktar_1love) September 14, 2023

       Crimea: UAVs used during attack on Yevpatoriya area

       5 hours ago08:55 Tom Watling

       Ukraine weens itself of Russian nuclear fuel

       Ukraine’s nuclear power plant operator announced it had successfully refuelled a reactor at one of its nuclear power plants with Western fuel.

       The move marks a significant step towards “decoupling” with Russia over nuclear fuel, which provides approximately half of Ukraine’s electricity.

       The British MoD reported on this in an update this morning. You can read their full report below.

       Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine \u2013 14 September 2023.

       Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: https://t.co/jwpWlDo2xG

       \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 #StandWithUkraine \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 pic.twitter.com/yIVLfD2LHV

       \u2014 Ministry of Defence \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 (@DefenceHQ) September 14, 2023

       5 hours ago08:45 Tom Watling

       Another drone strike geolocated

       Another drone strike on the western coastline of Crimea this morning has been geolocated to Yevpatoriya.

       The drone exploded behind a beauty salon and near what appears to be a church.

       Explosion in the distance in Crimea

       686V+26X Yevpatoriya@GeoConfirmed POV 45.210117, 33.343113

       Source: https://t.co/9vrVlNwxAb vid 1 pic.twitter.com/4PJKCrNOnK

       \u2014 Neonhandrail (@neonhandrail) September 14, 2023

       5 hours ago08:35 Tom Watling

       Russia kills Ukrainian boy, 6, in missile strike

       Russia has killed a six-year-old Ukrainian boy in a missile strike in Kherson, the regional prosecutor’s office has claimed.

       The attack took place in the Bilozerska district of Kherson Oblast, southern Ukraine. The area sits above the northern banks of the Dnipro River, close to the Russian forces in the corridor beneath.

       A statement from the prosecutors said that the young child’s 13-year-old brother was also “in serious condition” following the attack.

       “Three neighbours who tried to help but also came under enemy fire were also wounded,” the statement read. “Private houses and farm buildings were damaged.”

       Images show the aftermath of the strike in Bilozerska (Image: Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office)

       5 hours ago08:25 Tom Watling

       Ben Wallace slams Russia after Crimea attack

       Former defence minister Ben Wallace has said Russia should not be surpised that their Black Sea Fleet is being attacked in Crimea given it has helped bombed countless civilian areas in Ukraine.

       Speaking uncharacteristically candidly, having recently retired from his cabinet position, Mr Wallace said it would be foolish for Russia "not to expect" a Ukrainian response in Crimea.

       He said: "Russia can not use its Black Sea fleet to strike civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and not expect Ukraine to target those assets committing the war crimes."

       Russia can not use its Black Sea fleet to strike civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and not expect Ukraine to target those assets committing the war crimes.

       \u2014 Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP (@BWallaceMP) September 13, 2023

       5 hours ago08:15 Tom Watling

       Strikes in Crimea geolocated to near Russian long-range missile base

       A drone strike in Crimea has been geolocated to a small settlement west of Yevpatoriya.

       Multiple strikes hit Uyutne next door to Yevpatoriya.

       One geolocation expert, shown below, believes that Ukraine were trying to strike a Russian long-range surface-to-air missile battery, which was spotted a fortnight ago.

       45.176430, 33.243185

       Geolocated 3 videos already, Ukrainian forces hit something in Russian-occupied Uiutne pic.twitter.com/fJcqEc4sd5

       \u2014 OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) September 14, 2023

       5 hours ago08:00 Tom Watling

       Good morning

       Good morning from London. I’m Tom Watling. I’ll be bringing you all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.

       Please feel free to get in touch with me as I work if you have a story or tips to share! Your thoughts are always welcome.

       Email: tom.watling@reachplc.com

       Twitter: @TomAWatling

       4 mins ago13:24 Maia Snow

       Mapped: The places most at risk from nuclear attack as Putin and Kim team up

       The image of two nuclear-armed autocrats in warm embrace at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East struck fear into hearts around the world.

       Vladimir Putin confirmed there were “possibilities” for military cooperation with Kim Jong-un’s regime, but a Kremlin spokesperson claimed nuclear weapons were not discussed.

       Read the full story here.

       4 mins ago13:24 Maia Snow

       The image of two nuclear-armed autocrats in warm embrace at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's Far East struck fear into hearts around the world.

       Vladimir Putin confirmed there were “possibilities” for military cooperation with Kim Jong-un’s regime, but a Kremlin spokesperson claimed nuclear weapons were not discussed.

       Read the full story here.

       30 mins ago12:58 Maia Snow

       Paranoid Putin asks bodyguard to use his washing machine as he 'fears for life'

       A former Russian security officer who now resides in Ecuador has provided insights into Vladimir Putin's security measures, shedding light on the leader's concerns about potential assassination attempts.

       Read the full story here.

       30 mins ago12:58 Maia Snow

       A former Russian security officer who now resides in Ecuador has provided insights into Vladimir Putin's security measures, shedding light on the leader's concerns about potential assassination attempts.

       Read the full story here.

       1 hour ago12:08 Maia Snow

       Ukraine strikes 'demoralizing blow' to Putin as fleet stuck in 'inoperable' dry dock

       Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Vladimir Putin after attacking his fleet with a 10-missile and unmanned boats strike this week.

       Kyiv's defense forces confirmed they carried out an overnight airstrike on Russian boats docked in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, damaging a landing ship and a submarine as well as a repair facility.

       Read the full story here.

       1 hour ago12:08 Maia Snow

       Ukraine has dealt a significant blow to Vladimir Putin after attacking his fleet with a 10-missile and unmanned boats strike this week.

       Kyiv's defense forces confirmed they carried out an overnight airstrike on Russian boats docked in the Crimean port of Sevastopol, damaging a landing ship and a submarine as well as a repair facility.

       Read the full story here.

       2 hours ago11:49 Maia Snow

       Putin defence minister shrugs when asked if Russia will win war

       Vladimir Putin's defence minister Sergei Shoigu shrugged when he was asked whether Russia would win the war in Ukraine.

       In less than a ringing endorsement for troops efforts in the so-called 'special military operation', he replied to the reporter with his arms outstretched: "We have no other option."

       Adding: "We survived the spring and summer campaigns."

       Shoigu was asked whether Russia will win.

       Watch for his answer. pic.twitter.com/IIJgM4j2mr

       \u2014 Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) September 13, 2023

       2 hours ago11:49 Maia Snow

       Vladimir Putin's defence minister Sergei Shoigu shrugged when he was asked whether Russia would win the war in Ukraine.

       In less than a ringing endorsement for troops efforts in the so-called 'special military operation', he replied to the reporter with his arms outstretched: "We have no other option."

       Adding: "We survived the spring and summer campaigns."

       Shoigu was asked whether Russia will win.

       Watch for his answer. pic.twitter.com/IIJgM4j2mr

       \u2014 Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) September 13, 2023

       Shoigu was asked whether Russia will win.

       Watch for his answer. pic.twitter.com/IIJgM4j2mr

       \u2014 Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) September 13, 2023

       2 hours ago11:27 Maia Snow

       Damaged dock in Crimea 'unrecoverable'

       According to the ISW, the submarine and landing ship damaged by Ukrainian missiles yesterday is now 'unrecoverable', as the attack was so severe.

       Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Spokesperson Andriy Yusov stated that the missiles struck the Russian state-owned ship repair facility Sevmorzavod, damaging repair facilities in addition to the landing ship and submarine.

       The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian air defenses intercepted seven out of 10 Ukrainian cruise missiles targeting the Sevmorzavod ship repair facility but acknowledged that Ukrainian missiles struck two ships under repair.

       A dry dock, landing ship and submarine was severely damaged in an attack on Crimea yesterday (Image: Telegram)

       2 hours ago11:27 Maia Snow

       According to the ISW, the submarine and landing ship damaged by Ukrainian missiles yesterday is now 'unrecoverable', as the attack was so severe.

       Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Spokesperson Andriy Yusov stated that the missiles struck the Russian state-owned ship repair facility Sevmorzavod, damaging repair facilities in addition to the landing ship and submarine.

       The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) claimed that Russian air defenses intercepted seven out of 10 Ukrainian cruise missiles targeting the Sevmorzavod ship repair facility but acknowledged that Ukrainian missiles struck two ships under repair.

       A dry dock, landing ship and submarine was severely damaged in an attack on Crimea yesterday (Image: Telegram)

       2 hours ago10:58 Maia Snow

       Russian pilot 'tried to shoot down RAF plane'

       Last year, a rogue Russian pilot tried to deliberately shoot down an RAF plane in what could have been perceived as an act of war.

       The Kremlin at the time claimed it was simply a mistake, but sources have now claimed that a pilot deliberately fired a missile at the aircraft during the incident.

       Read the full story here.

       2 hours ago10:58 Maia Snow

       Last year, a rogue Russian pilot tried to deliberately shoot down an RAF plane in what could have been perceived as an act of war.

       The Kremlin at the time claimed it was simply a mistake, but sources have now claimed that a pilot deliberately fired a missile at the aircraft during the incident.

       Read the full story here.

       3 hours ago10:40 Tom Watling

       Footage shows Ukrainian drones allegedly used in Crimea attack this morning

       Footage has shown the Ukrainian drones allegedly used in the Crimea attack this morning in close detail.

       The identity of the UAV model remains unknown.

       From the looks of it, this is a UAV that was used during attack on Yevpatoriya area. It\u2019s name and characteristics are yet publicly unknown. https://t.co/Gm6XYpTAXo https://t.co/G51UOOJaWr pic.twitter.com/FdcYxUMp5e

       \u2014 Special Kherson Cat \ud83d\udc08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@bayraktar_1love) September 14, 2023

       3 hours ago10:40 Tom Watling

       Footage has shown the Ukrainian drones allegedly used in the Crimea attack this morning in close detail.

       The identity of the UAV model remains unknown.

       From the looks of it, this is a UAV that was used during attack on Yevpatoriya area. It\u2019s name and characteristics are yet publicly unknown. https://t.co/Gm6XYpTAXo https://t.co/G51UOOJaWr pic.twitter.com/FdcYxUMp5e

       \u2014 Special Kherson Cat \ud83d\udc08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@bayraktar_1love) September 14, 2023

       From the looks of it, this is a UAV that was used during attack on Yevpatoriya area. It\u2019s name and characteristics are yet publicly unknown. https://t.co/Gm6XYpTAXo https://t.co/G51UOOJaWr pic.twitter.com/FdcYxUMp5e

       \u2014 Special Kherson Cat \ud83d\udc08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@bayraktar_1love) September 14, 2023

       3 hours ago10:20 Tom Watling

       Russia 'stalling' in eastern Ukraine despite huge troop numbers

       Russia is "stalling" in far eastern Ukraine despite sending more than 50,000 troops to aid in the attack.

       A Russian advance towards Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, has been ongoing throughout Ukraine's counteroffensive in a bid (in part) to pull away Kyiv's more sophisticated forces from their own attacks.

       One of Ukraine's highest ranked miltary officials of the Eastern Command claimed earlier this year that 100,000 Russian troops had been stationed in Luhansk Oblast for this attack.

       But their attempts to make any significant gains have "stalled", according to the Institute for the Study of War (IWS).

       "Russia has stalled despite sending 50,000 troops to retake the eastern city of Kupyansk, where Ukrainians are holding their ground and maintaining a semblance of normal life." https://t.co/ROtn67htws @WSJ @yarotrof @Cchurchili pic.twitter.com/WG38PNMGEz

       \u2014 ISW (@TheStudyofWar) September 13, 2023

       3 hours ago10:20 Tom Watling

       Russia is "stalling" in far eastern Ukraine despite sending more than 50,000 troops to aid in the attack.

       A Russian advance towards Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, has been ongoing throughout Ukraine's counteroffensive in a bid (in part) to pull away Kyiv's more sophisticated forces from their own attacks.

       One of Ukraine's highest ranked miltary officials of the Eastern Command claimed earlier this year that 100,000 Russian troops had been stationed in Luhansk Oblast for this attack.

       But their attempts to make any significant gains have "stalled", according to the Institute for the Study of War (IWS).

       "Russia has stalled despite sending 50,000 troops to retake the eastern city of Kupyansk, where Ukrainians are holding their ground and maintaining a semblance of normal life." https://t.co/ROtn67htws @WSJ @yarotrof @Cchurchili pic.twitter.com/WG38PNMGEz

       \u2014 ISW (@TheStudyofWar) September 13, 2023

       "Russia has stalled despite sending 50,000 troops to retake the eastern city of Kupyansk, where Ukrainians are holding their ground and maintaining a semblance of normal life." https://t.co/ROtn67htws @WSJ @yarotrof @Cchurchili pic.twitter.com/WG38PNMGEz

       \u2014 ISW (@TheStudyofWar) September 13, 2023

       3 hours ago10:00 Tom Watling

       Zelensky celebrates Ukraine’s national Tank Day

       Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised his tank-operating forces on a national day of celebration.

       September 14 is the Day of Tank Troops in Ukraine and officials have been quick to applaud the thousands of tank-operators currently fighting on the frontline.

       In a morning post to Telegram, the Ukrainian President said his country “will always celebrate the professional strength of our tankmen”.

       “Today, as always, tank troops are bravely and powerfully defending our country, destroying the occupiers and proving that Ukrainian strength is indomitable,” he wrote. “Thank you for your courage and invincible character. Congratulations on the Day of Tank Troops of Ukraine!”

       He shared several photos of Ukrainian tankmen in his post, two of which have been republished below.

       Ukrainian soldiers celebrate atop of a tank near the frontline (Image: TELEGRAM )

       A Ukrainian flag flies in the wind aboard a tank (Image: TELEGRAM )

       3 hours ago10:00 Tom Watling

       Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has praised his tank-operating forces on a national day of celebration.

       September 14 is the Day of Tank Troops in Ukraine and officials have been quick to applaud the thousands of tank-operators currently fighting on the frontline.

       In a morning post to Telegram, the Ukrainian President said his country “will always celebrate the professional strength of our tankmen”.

       “Today, as always, tank troops are bravely and powerfully defending our country, destroying the occupiers and proving that Ukrainian strength is indomitable,” he wrote. “Thank you for your courage and invincible character. Congratulations on the Day of Tank Troops of Ukraine!”

       He shared several photos of Ukrainian tankmen in his post, two of which have been republished below.

       Ukrainian soldiers celebrate atop of a tank near the frontline (Image: TELEGRAM )

       A Ukrainian flag flies in the wind aboard a tank (Image: TELEGRAM )

       4 hours ago09:35 Tom Watling

       Former US General in Europe praises Ukraine over Crimea strikes

       Former Commanding General of the US Army in Europe Ben Hodges has praised the Ukrainian strikes on Crimea as “very sophisticated” in their efforts to make the peninsula “untenable” for Russian occupying forces.

       You can read his full comment, published on X, below.

       Raids on Crimea and oil/gas platforms to eliminate radar, then a complex drone/missile strike against Sevastopol. This is a very sophisticated approach to making Crimea untenable for the Russians.

       The Ukrainian General Staff is running rings around the Russian General Staff. https://t.co/53AnBuXYOT

       \u2014 Ben Hodges (@general_ben) September 13, 2023

       4 hours ago09:35 Tom Watling

       Former Commanding General of the US Army in Europe Ben Hodges has praised the Ukrainian strikes on Crimea as “very sophisticated” in their efforts to make the peninsula “untenable” for Russian occupying forces.

       You can read his full comment, published on X, below.

       Raids on Crimea and oil/gas platforms to eliminate radar, then a complex drone/missile strike against Sevastopol. This is a very sophisticated approach to making Crimea untenable for the Russians.

       The Ukrainian General Staff is running rings around the Russian General Staff. https://t.co/53AnBuXYOT

       \u2014 Ben Hodges (@general_ben) September 13, 2023

       Raids on Crimea and oil/gas platforms to eliminate radar, then a complex drone/missile strike against Sevastopol. This is a very sophisticated approach to making Crimea untenable for the Russians.

       The Ukrainian General Staff is running rings around the Russian General Staff. https://t.co/53AnBuXYOT

       \u2014 Ben Hodges (@general_ben) September 13, 2023

       4 hours ago09:15 Tom Watling

       Moment attack drone flies over Crimea

       Footage has captured the moment an attack drone flew low over Yevpatoriya, where multiple strikes occured early this morning.

       The low-flying drone can be seen in the moments before it was either shot down or exploded.

       \ud83d\udef8/3. Footages of UAVs used during attack on Yevpatoriya area this morning.

       Russian Ministry of Defense claims that at about 05.30 air defense downed 11 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones over Crimea. pic.twitter.com/aXRNFt7V3O

       \u2014 Special Kherson Cat \ud83d\udc08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@bayraktar_1love) September 14, 2023

       Crimea: UAVs used during attack on Yevpatoriya area

       4 hours ago09:15 Tom Watling

       Footage has captured the moment an attack drone flew low over Yevpatoriya, where multiple strikes occured early this morning.

       The low-flying drone can be seen in the moments before it was either shot down or exploded.

       \ud83d\udef8/3. Footages of UAVs used during attack on Yevpatoriya area this morning.

       Russian Ministry of Defense claims that at about 05.30 air defense downed 11 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones over Crimea. pic.twitter.com/aXRNFt7V3O

       \u2014 Special Kherson Cat \ud83d\udc08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@bayraktar_1love) September 14, 2023

       \ud83d\udef8/3. Footages of UAVs used during attack on Yevpatoriya area this morning.

       Russian Ministry of Defense claims that at about 05.30 air defense downed 11 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones over Crimea. pic.twitter.com/aXRNFt7V3O

       \u2014 Special Kherson Cat \ud83d\udc08\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@bayraktar_1love) September 14, 2023

       Crimea: UAVs used during attack on Yevpatoriya area

       5 hours ago08:55 Tom Watling

       Ukraine weens itself of Russian nuclear fuel

       Ukraine’s nuclear power plant operator announced it had successfully refuelled a reactor at one of its nuclear power plants with Western fuel.

       The move marks a significant step towards “decoupling” with Russia over nuclear fuel, which provides approximately half of Ukraine’s electricity.

       The British MoD reported on this in an update this morning. You can read their full report below.

       Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine \u2013 14 September 2023.

       Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: https://t.co/jwpWlDo2xG

       \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 #StandWithUkraine \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 pic.twitter.com/yIVLfD2LHV

       \u2014 Ministry of Defence \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 (@DefenceHQ) September 14, 2023

       5 hours ago08:55 Tom Watling

       Ukraine’s nuclear power plant operator announced it had successfully refuelled a reactor at one of its nuclear power plants with Western fuel.

       The move marks a significant step towards “decoupling” with Russia over nuclear fuel, which provides approximately half of Ukraine’s electricity.

       The British MoD reported on this in an update this morning. You can read their full report below.

       Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine \u2013 14 September 2023.

       Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: https://t.co/jwpWlDo2xG

       \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 #StandWithUkraine \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 pic.twitter.com/yIVLfD2LHV

       \u2014 Ministry of Defence \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 (@DefenceHQ) September 14, 2023

       Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine \u2013 14 September 2023.

       Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: https://t.co/jwpWlDo2xG

       \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 #StandWithUkraine \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 pic.twitter.com/yIVLfD2LHV

       \u2014 Ministry of Defence \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 (@DefenceHQ) September 14, 2023

       5 hours ago08:45 Tom Watling

       Another drone strike geolocated

       Another drone strike on the western coastline of Crimea this morning has been geolocated to Yevpatoriya.

       The drone exploded behind a beauty salon and near what appears to be a church.

       Explosion in the distance in Crimea

       686V+26X Yevpatoriya@GeoConfirmed POV 45.210117, 33.343113

       Source: https://t.co/9vrVlNwxAb vid 1 pic.twitter.com/4PJKCrNOnK

       \u2014 Neonhandrail (@neonhandrail) September 14, 2023

       5 hours ago08:45 Tom Watling

       Another drone strike on the western coastline of Crimea this morning has been geolocated to Yevpatoriya.

       The drone exploded behind a beauty salon and near what appears to be a church.

       Explosion in the distance in Crimea

       686V+26X Yevpatoriya@GeoConfirmed POV 45.210117, 33.343113

       Source: https://t.co/9vrVlNwxAb vid 1 pic.twitter.com/4PJKCrNOnK

       \u2014 Neonhandrail (@neonhandrail) September 14, 2023

       Explosion in the distance in Crimea

       686V+26X Yevpatoriya@GeoConfirmed POV 45.210117, 33.343113

       Source: https://t.co/9vrVlNwxAb vid 1 pic.twitter.com/4PJKCrNOnK

       \u2014 Neonhandrail (@neonhandrail) September 14, 2023

       5 hours ago08:35 Tom Watling

       Russia kills Ukrainian boy, 6, in missile strike

       Russia has killed a six-year-old Ukrainian boy in a missile strike in Kherson, the regional prosecutor’s office has claimed.

       The attack took place in the Bilozerska district of Kherson Oblast, southern Ukraine. The area sits above the northern banks of the Dnipro River, close to the Russian forces in the corridor beneath.

       A statement from the prosecutors said that the young child’s 13-year-old brother was also “in serious condition” following the attack.

       “Three neighbours who tried to help but also came under enemy fire were also wounded,” the statement read. “Private houses and farm buildings were damaged.”

       Images show the aftermath of the strike in Bilozerska (Image: Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office)

       5 hours ago08:35 Tom Watling

       Russia has killed a six-year-old Ukrainian boy in a missile strike in Kherson, the regional prosecutor’s office has claimed.

       The attack took place in the Bilozerska district of Kherson Oblast, southern Ukraine. The area sits above the northern banks of the Dnipro River, close to the Russian forces in the corridor beneath.

       A statement from the prosecutors said that the young child’s 13-year-old brother was also “in serious condition” following the attack.

       “Three neighbours who tried to help but also came under enemy fire were also wounded,” the statement read. “Private houses and farm buildings were damaged.”

       Images show the aftermath of the strike in Bilozerska (Image: Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office)

       5 hours ago08:25 Tom Watling

       Ben Wallace slams Russia after Crimea attack

       Former defence minister Ben Wallace has said Russia should not be surpised that their Black Sea Fleet is being attacked in Crimea given it has helped bombed countless civilian areas in Ukraine.

       Speaking uncharacteristically candidly, having recently retired from his cabinet position, Mr Wallace said it would be foolish for Russia "not to expect" a Ukrainian response in Crimea.

       He said: "Russia can not use its Black Sea fleet to strike civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and not expect Ukraine to target those assets committing the war crimes."

       Russia can not use its Black Sea fleet to strike civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and not expect Ukraine to target those assets committing the war crimes.

       \u2014 Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP (@BWallaceMP) September 13, 2023

       5 hours ago08:25 Tom Watling

       Former defence minister Ben Wallace has said Russia should not be surpised that their Black Sea Fleet is being attacked in Crimea given it has helped bombed countless civilian areas in Ukraine.

       Speaking uncharacteristically candidly, having recently retired from his cabinet position, Mr Wallace said it would be foolish for Russia "not to expect" a Ukrainian response in Crimea.

       He said: "Russia can not use its Black Sea fleet to strike civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and not expect Ukraine to target those assets committing the war crimes."

       Russia can not use its Black Sea fleet to strike civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and not expect Ukraine to target those assets committing the war crimes.

       \u2014 Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP (@BWallaceMP) September 13, 2023

       Russia can not use its Black Sea fleet to strike civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine and not expect Ukraine to target those assets committing the war crimes.

       \u2014 Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP (@BWallaceMP) September 13, 2023

       5 hours ago08:15 Tom Watling

       Strikes in Crimea geolocated to near Russian long-range missile base

       A drone strike in Crimea has been geolocated to a small settlement west of Yevpatoriya.

       Multiple strikes hit Uyutne next door to Yevpatoriya.

       One geolocation expert, shown below, believes that Ukraine were trying to strike a Russian long-range surface-to-air missile battery, which was spotted a fortnight ago.

       45.176430, 33.243185

       Geolocated 3 videos already, Ukrainian forces hit something in Russian-occupied Uiutne pic.twitter.com/fJcqEc4sd5

       \u2014 OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) September 14, 2023

       5 hours ago08:15 Tom Watling

       A drone strike in Crimea has been geolocated to a small settlement west of Yevpatoriya.

       Multiple strikes hit Uyutne next door to Yevpatoriya.

       One geolocation expert, shown below, believes that Ukraine were trying to strike a Russian long-range surface-to-air missile battery, which was spotted a fortnight ago.

       45.176430, 33.243185

       Geolocated 3 videos already, Ukrainian forces hit something in Russian-occupied Uiutne pic.twitter.com/fJcqEc4sd5

       \u2014 OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) September 14, 2023

       Geolocated 3 videos already, Ukrainian forces hit something in Russian-occupied Uiutne pic.twitter.com/fJcqEc4sd5

       \u2014 OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) September 14, 2023

       5 hours ago08:00 Tom Watling

       Good morning

       Good morning from London. I’m Tom Watling. I’ll be bringing you all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.

       Please feel free to get in touch with me as I work if you have a story or tips to share! Your thoughts are always welcome.

       Email: tom.watling@reachplc.com

       Twitter: @TomAWatling

       5 hours ago08:00 Tom Watling

       Good morning from London. I’m Tom Watling. I’ll be bringing you all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine.

       Please feel free to get in touch with me as I work if you have a story or tips to share! Your thoughts are always welcome.

       Email: tom.watling@reachplc.com

       Twitter: @TomAWatling

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