☠️ Crimea Inferno: Ukraine’s Drone Blitz Cripples Russia
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Ukraine's drone blitz targets Crimea. Crippling Russia's war machine. Strategic strangulation. See the action! Click to learn more.
Crimea. Black Sea. Vacation spot for oligarchs, or so they thought. Now? Target practice. These YouTube clips paint a clear picture: Ukraine’s not just nipping at Russia’s heels anymore; they’re going for the jugular in Crimea. Years back, we were told Crimea was a done deal, Russian forever. Zelenskyy said different. Looks like he meant it. This ain’t just about territory; it’s about choking off Russia’s ability to wage war.
Key Takeaways from the Drone Blitz
Crimea is Ground Zero: Forget the frontlines in the Donbas for a minute. Crimea, annexed in ’14 and used as a launchpad for the ’22 invasion, is now the bullseye. Zelenskyy’s words – “War began with Crimea, it ends with Crimea” – ain’t just rhetoric. They’re operational doctrine.
Strikes are Deep and Deliberate: This isn’t random harassment. We’re talking coordinated, large-scale drone attacks hitting strategic targets across Crimea: airbases like Belbek and Saky, key for Russian air power projection; the Kerch Bridge region, a logistical artery; and the port of Tuapse, vital for Black Sea Fleet resupply. These aren’t potshots; they’re designed to cripple Russian military capabilities.
Air Power Taking a Hit: Damage to fighter jets and strike aircraft at Belbek and Saky airbases means Russia’s ability to bomb Ukrainian positions is directly impacted. Less air support for their ground troops, fewer sorties over Ukraine. That’s a battlefield advantage, bought and paid for in explosions over Crimea.
Logistics Under Siege: The Tuapse refinery strike isn’t just about fuel. It’s about disrupting the entire supply chain feeding the Black Sea Fleet and, by extension, Russian forces in southern Ukraine. Fuel, arms, everything moves through ports like Tuapse. Hit the port, you hit the war machine.
Black Sea Fleet in Disarray: It’s not just Ukrainian attacks. The videos mention storm damage, sinking ships, and tanker collisions. Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, once a symbol of power projection, is looking more like a liability. Aging vessels, poor maintenance, and now constant attacks – it’s a bad combination. The sinking of the Ashamba research vessel and tanker incidents aren’t just accidents; they’re symptoms of a fleet under pressure and stretched thin.
Sanctions Bite, Shadow Fleet Bleeds: Russia’s relying on a "shadow fleet" of old, uninsured tankers to bypass sanctions and keep the oil flowing. But these rust buckets are falling apart, causing environmental disasters and drawing increased scrutiny from the EU. It’s a short-term fix with long-term consequences, and Ukraine is exploiting this weakness.
Drones as Force Multipliers: These videos underscore the effectiveness of drones – both for Ukraine attacking Crimea and, as seen in one video, for Russia striking Ukrainian positions. Drones are cheap, relatively expendable, and can deliver a punch way out of proportion to their size. They’re changing the calculus of warfare, making fixed positions and large concentrations of forces increasingly vulnerable.
Analysis: Strategic Strangulation
What we’re seeing in Crimea isn’t just a series of attacks; it’s a campaign of strategic strangulation. Ukraine can’t take Crimea head-on with ground forces right now. But they can make it untenable for Russia to use it as a secure rear area and logistics hub. By hitting airbases, ports, and supply lines, Ukraine is degrading Russia’s military infrastructure in Crimea, weakening the Black Sea Fleet, and complicating Russia’s overall war effort.
This drone blitz also serves a crucial political purpose. It demonstrates to the world – and to wavering allies – that Ukraine is not just defending, but actively taking the fight to Russia, even in territory Russia considers its own. It keeps Crimea in the headlines, reminding everyone that this war isn’t frozen and that Ukraine intends to reclaim what was taken.
The mention of Russia deploying S-500 systems to Crimea highlights the pressure these attacks are creating. The S-500 is supposed to be their top-tier air defense. Moving it to Crimea suggests they’re feeling the heat and are worried about losing more high-value assets.
Final Word: The Pressure is On
Crimea is burning, metaphorically and maybe literally. Ukraine’s drone attacks are more than just pinpricks; they are a calculated effort to bleed Russia dry in the Black Sea and undermine their grip on occupied territory. This is about more than just drones; it’s about strategy, will, and making the cost of occupation too high for Russia to bear.
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Massive Explosions at Crimea! Ukraine Launches Massive Attack with Powerful ATACMS and Drone StrikesPPR GLOBAL164,815 views | 4,141 | February 28 2025 09:35:09 (143 comments)[ Read more … ]
Key Covered Topics 1. The Crimean Peninsula’s Strategic Importance Historically coveted by powers from Byzantium to the Ottomans and Russians. Key foothold for Russia’s Black Sea Fleet and its subsequent invasion of Ukraine.
2. Ukraine’s Determination to Retake Crimea Zelenskyy’s stance: “War began with Crimea, it ends with Crimea.” Escalating UAV attacks on Kerch, Saky airfield, and major Russian bases.
3. Largest Drone Offensive in Crimea Simultaneous strikes on the Kerch bridge region, Belbek airport, and Saki airfield. Disruption of Russian logistics, claims of downed UAVs over Sevastopol.
4. Impact on the Russian Air Force Damage to fighter jets at Belbek and Saky bases. Reduced combat capability for Russia’s bombing sorties over Ukraine.
5. Tuapse Port & Refinery Attack Key Russian logistical hub for arms/fuel shipments to the Black Sea Fleet. Multiple explosions, major fire, potential to hamper resupply efforts.
6. Russian Maritime Woes: Collapsing Fleet & Ice-Storm Incidents Research vessel Ashamba sinks in Novorossiysk harbor amid severe icing. Aging tanker fleet repeatedly battered by storms, raising environmental alarm.
7. Major Tanker Spills & Environmental Risks Volgoneft vessels’ collisions in the Kerch Strait. Oil/fuel leaks threatening local coastlines, inadequate Russian repairs.
8. Shadow Fleet Complications Russia’s reliance on older, underinsured tankers to circumvent sanctions. Recurring maritime accidents point to deeper maintenance and oversight failures.
9. Broader Implications for the War Ukraine’s successful deep strikes weaken Russia’s position in any peace talks. Putin forced to reallocate resources and face EU’s intensified sanctions against its “shadow” vessels.
Chapter-by-Chapter Explanation 00:00 – Introduction: Crimea’s Strategic Weight Frames how historically contested Crimea is the center of Zelenskyy’s vow to reclaim all territory. Notes that Russia’s 2014 annexation set the stage for full-scale invasion in 2022.
02:00 – Largest Ukrainian Drone Attack on Crimean Targets Describes the scale of UAV assaults near Kerch, Sevastopol, Saky, Belbek, and Dzhankoy. Explains that air defense systems tried, but might not have prevented serious damage.
04:30 – Key Airbases: Belbek & Saky Under Strain Highlights Belbek’s fighter jet significance and Saky’s strike aircraft hosting. Losses to Su-24M, Su-30SM, or major aviation facilities hamper Russian operations.
06:00 – Tuapse Refinery Strike & Russia’s Supply Lines Analyzes the multi-explosion sabotage at Tuapse port crucial for fueling Black Sea Fleet. Echoes potential ramifications for Moscow’s entire logistic pipeline feeding the war.
08:30 – Storm-Damaged Russian Ships & Novorossiysk Fiasco Shifts focus to Russia’s maritime adversity: Ashamba’s sinking from ice overload. Underlines persistent poor upkeep and chaotic crisis responses.
11:00 – Kerch Strait Tanker Collisions & Environmental Fallout Recalls Volgoneft tankers splitting, polluting local seas with fuel oil. European condemnation over repeated old tanker incidents, risk of major spills.
13:30 – Russia’s Failing “Shadow Fleet” & Sanction Evasions Mentions the hidden network of older, uninsured vessels smuggling Russian oil. Points to crewing, safety, and environmental hazards due to the black-market approach.
16:00 – EU Crackdown on Unsafe Oil Tankers & Green Activism Describes new sanctions listing dozens more Russian ships. Warns they’re unseaworthy, putting Baltic and Black Sea waters at disaster risk.
18:00 – Strategic Outlook: Ukraine’s Gains, Russia’s Maritime Chaos Maps how these setbacks undermine Putin’s posture for any Trump-led peace deal. Drone-based offensives on Crimean soil help Kiev pressure Russia to concede territory.
19:45 – Conclusion & Next Steps Wraps up: repeated maritime incidents reveal Russia’s deteriorating maritime capabilities. Ukraine’s tactic of strangling Russian supply lines in the Black Sea is paying dividends.
The most powerful drone attack ever on Russia: Ukrainian drones attacked Crimea and Russian regionsKanal13109,765 views | 2,910 | February 26 2025 09:56:21 (126 comments)[ Read more … ]
#Kanal13 #likekanal13 #subscribekanal13 #warinukraine https://www.youtube.com/user/kanal13az?sub_confirmation=1 – SUBSCRIBE TO US! Russian forces downed 128 drones overnight on Feb. 26 over several Russian regions and Russian-occupied Crimea, the country’s Defense Ministry claimed.
The Russian air forces shot down 83 drones over Krasnodar Krai and destroyed another 30 drones over Russian-occupied Crimea. Eight drones were downed over the Azov, while another five over the Black Sea. Russia also reportedly shot down one drone in Bryansk and another in Kursk oblasts.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation said that this was the “biggest drone attack since the beginning of the year” and reported the destruction of 128 drones. In addition to everything else, the port in the city of Tuapse was hit.
Residents reported explosions in the cities of Tuapse and Anapa in Krasnodar Krai, while the airport in Sochi was closed due to a drone attack, the independent Telegram channel Astra reported.
The Tuapse sea trade port was also reportedly targeted, according to Astra.
The governor of Krasnodar Krai, Veniamin Kondratyev, said there were no casualties in the region, but several houses were damaged.
In 2024 Russia has shot down 7,345 Ukrainian drones over 35 regions outside the combat zone.
According to the Russian military, the largest number of drones – 1,896 – were shot down over the territory of Belgorod Oblast, followed by Bryansk Oblast – 1,206 and Kursk Oblast – 1,170. These strikes come as President Donald Trump raising questions about the future of U.S. support for Ukraine. Ukrainian officials viewed the attacks as a demonstration of their capability to target critical infrastructure deep within Russian territory. http://youtube.com/kanal13az/join – click here and support Kanal13 monthly for distributing more videos and independent journalism
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Ukraine disables Crimea’s air defense system using drones, peninsula remains defenselessKanal1345,654 views | 1,604 | March 1 2025 06:00:06 (99 comments)[ Read more … ]
#Kanal13 #likekanal13 #subscribekanal13 #warinukraine https://www.youtube.com/user/kanal13az?sub_confirmation=1 – SUBSCRIBE TO US! A drone struck the mobile command post of Russia’s 31st Air Defense Division near the village of Olenivka in the Cape Tarkhankut area of temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian Telegram channel Astra reported.
The attack reportedly damaged a mobile radar station. No casualties were reported.
Late on Feb. 25, explosions were heard across occupied Crimea. Reports indicated drone attacks and air defense activity in various parts of the peninsula, with explosions and air defense operations heard in Kerch and Saky.
The previous day, Russian Telegram channels reported multiple explosions in the area of Tuapse in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, where several drones attacked the local seaport.
Regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev later confirmed the drone attack, stating that debris allegedly damaged three residential buildings.
Crimea serves as a strategic hub for Russia’s military operations against Ukraine, hosting airbases, ammunition depots, communication centers, radar stations, and air defense systems. Ukrainian drone strikes aim to weaken Russia’s military presence and reduce the threat of missile attacks.
The recent string of Ukrainian strikes against occupied Crimea may help degrade Russian air defenses in the area and decrease the threat to Ukrainian tactical aviation, said experts.
Air defense losses apparently made Moscow nervous enough to move elements of the latest S-500 system to the peninsula, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said. Russian officials have not commented on the claim. The S-500, development by Russia’s Almaz-Antey state enterprise which began in the late 2000s is said to be able to take on all aerial threats, including stealth aircraft, intercontinental ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles, and low-orbit satellites. It can be configured for long-range air defense or for missile defense. The S-500 and its components are mounted on the BAZ-6909 family of multi-terrain vehicles and include advanced battle management radar systems to support detection and engagement of multiple targets simultaneously.
The system has a claimed maximum operational range of 600 kilometers at altitudes of up to 200 kilometers a major improvement on Russia’s current S-300 and S-400 systems as well as exceeding the capabilities of the US Patriot and THAAD systems.
Earlier, Telegram channel Astra reported that in the first two months of 2025 alone, drones had attacked at least 17 oil facilities in Russia. http://youtube.com/kanal13az/join – click here and support Kanal13 monthly for distributing more videos and independent journalism
Using mines and drones, Ukrainian forces successfully repelled Russian marines’ attack involving over ten tanks and company-sized personnel in the west of the Ukrainian-held area. A Russian attack force of the 155th Marine Brigade, advancing with Soviet flags flying from their vehicles, suffered significant losses during an attempted assault in Kursk Oblast.
Russian forces reportedly launched the attack with over ten tanks and approximately a company-sized unit of personnel, trying to reclaim Nikolsky hamlet on the western rim of the Ukrainian-held salient. Despite their numerical advantage, Russian forces sustained heavy casualties from minefields and Ukrainian drones.
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Horrible! Ukrainian blowup Russian soldiers in full-scale battle at frontlineThe Analysis25,647 views | 224 | February 28 2025 15:36:38 (5 comments)[ Read more … ]
Horrible! Ukrainian blowup Russian soldiers in full-scale battle at frontline.
Throughout full-scale battles, Various aerial, naval, and ground drones have been developed and often successfully used for reconnaissance, combat, and other tasks by Ukrainian troops. Ukrainian fighters demonstrated the impressive use of an FPV drone. The Russian armored vehicle maneuvers and desperate attempts to escape, weaves along the road. Then Ukrainian operator reacts instantly, and sends the FPV drone in pursuit.
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Russian DronesDestroyed Ukrainian Grad MLRS Convoy with Precision Strike!Murat Yaralı298,189 views | 6,153 | February 27 2025 08:00:04 (357 comments)[ Read more … ]
Russian Drones Destroyed Ukrainian Grad MLRS Convoy with Precision Strike! #ukrainewar #russianwar #militarydrones
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