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A Russian citizen detained by the FSB for a fatal bombing attack against a military serviceman in Sevastopol was previously fined in 2025 for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces.
Four people, including three civilians, were killed by an unidentified soldier in Sevastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea, according to the city's Moscow-installed governor.
Russia's Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin condemned Ukraine's June attack on the Siege of Sevastopol panorama museum in Crimea as an assault on cultural and spiritual symbols. The drone attack destroyed over 90% of the panorama painting, and a criminal case is being probed.
Ukrainian forces launched an attack on Sevastopol, which was repelled by air defenses and mobile fire teams. Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev reported two drones were shot down over the Balaklavsky and Leninsky districts, with no preliminary reports of casualties.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleges Britain orchestrated drone attacks on Sevastopol. The Kremlin also commented on Poland's drone production for Ukraine and dismissed reports of a potential Russia strike on Poland as 'horror stories'.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the UK directs Ukraine in carrying out terror attacks. This follows a statement by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claiming Britain and its special services orchestrated a Ukrainian drone attack on a Sevastopol museum.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) alleges the June drone attack on the Sevastopol panorama building was a UK-orchestrated operation. The SVR claims British specialists uploaded flight tasks into Ukrainian drones, viewing the attack as an attempt by London to avenge a 19th-century defeat.
Fires covering approximately 69 acres have engulfed forests in Sevastopol, Crimea, following the downing of Ukrainian drones, according to Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev. Firefighters are battling the blaze in difficult mountainous terrain amidst repeated attacks.
A grid accident outside Sevastopol has led to temporary power restrictions, affecting over 100 streets and 10 villages, with supply limited until 9:00 p.m. Moscow time.
Crimea declared an "emergency situation" due to fuel shortages and power cuts from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Russia reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with Kyivstar, and both nations swapped 160 captured soldiers.
Power has been restored to most of Sevastopol following temporary restrictions due to drone attacks, though some districts remain without electricity. Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev advised caution when resuming appliance use and expects full restoration within hours. Nearly 70 Ukrainian drones were reportedly shot down overnight.
A Ukrainian air attack on Russian-occupied Crimea has caused a power outage in Sevastopol, its largest city, according to Moscow-installed governor Mikhail Razvozhayev. Ukraine claims its drones struck the city's main power substation, leading to warnings of prolonged outages and fuel shortages.
Sevastopol experienced a temporary power outage following a Ukrainian army attack on energy infrastructure. Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev stated that a special regime is in effect at the facilities as specialists assess damage and work to restore power. Air defense systems had previously repelled an attack, downing two UAVs.
A series of seven earthquakes occurred off the coast of Crimea near Sevastopol on Monday morning, with the strongest reaching a magnitude of 4.4. Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev reported no damage in Sevastopol, though he warned of potential aftershocks.
Seven earthquakes struck the Black Sea off the coast of Crimea near Sevastopol on June 22. Two tremors were felt, with magnitudes of 3.7 and 4.4. Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev urged calm, stating seismic activity is normal for the region, and no damage was reported.
Ukraine has successfully attacked an oil refinery in Russia's Tyumen region, over 2,000km from its border, using newly developed long-range drones. President Zelenskyy confirmed the operation, highlighting the drones' capability to travel over 3,000km. Meanwhile, Russia struck Zaporizhzhia, killing five people.
Russian air defenses are actively repelling a Ukrainian drone attack on Sevastopol, Crimea. Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev reported that five drones have been downed in various areas of the city, and an air raid warning remains in effect.
The Siege of Sevastopol panorama, damaged by a Ukrainian drone attack on June 10, may take between four months and three years to restore. Experts are examining fragments, with 13 depicting plot elements. The restoration timeline is being considered based on past Soviet-era repairs.
Crimea has banned nighttime rides on mopeds, quad bikes, and motorcycles, citing their noise resemblance to drone attacks and alleging children are deliberately involved. Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on the peninsula, impacting supply routes and fuel availability. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone hit a Moscow refinery, halting operations, and Russia's strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine.
A fire at the Sevastopol Panorama, exacerbated by water used for firefighting and a prior Ukrainian strike, has resulted in the loss of 90% of the historic canvas. The painting, "Panorama of the Siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855)" by Franz Roubaud, was further damaged during evacuation.
Fragments depicting military personnel and battle scenes from the "Panorama of the Siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855)" survived a fire at the museum building after a Ukrainian army strike. Rescued sections show events from June 6, 1855, including fortifications and an aide-de-camp directing troops.
Rescue crews are dismantling damaged roof components of the Panorama of the Siege of Sevastopol museum in Sevastopol after a fire caused by a Ukrainian army strike. The museum stated that the removal ensures safety for further restoration work.
A fire, caused by a Ukrainian armed forces strike, has destroyed over 90% of the artwork and nearly all of the foreground installation at the Defense of Sevastopol of 1854-1855 panorama. Some surviving elements will be used in future reconstruction.
